EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Squeezable toy “MIX BEAD BALLS SQUEEZE BULB” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00043/19
Summary
The fake bulb screw of the toy can easily detach during use, releasing the internal flashing capsule with button batteries. This capsule can easily break, leaving the button batteries accessible.A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard…
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Product
Squeezable toy
- Name / model
- MIX BEAD BALLS SQUEEZE BULB
- Batch number(s)
- LOT:CTT1805305513EN
- Category
- Toys
- Bulb shaped squeezable toy, made of rubber and hard plastic with flashing light in it.
- Recall information: https://www.zps.si/index.php/otrok-topmenu-258/odpoklici-2019/10030-odpoklic-igraca-bulp-bead-led-ball
What is the risk?
- The fake bulb screw of the toy can easily detach during use, releasing the internal flashing capsule with button batteries. This capsule can easily break, leaving the button batteries accessible.A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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