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Torch “Lampe torche de projection pour enfants 80 sortes de motifs d'animaux projecteur coulissant” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01345/23
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and choke on them or they can be swallowed, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 62115.
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Product
Torch
- Name / model
- Lampe torche de projection pour enfants 80 sortes de motifs d'animaux projecteur coulissant · LP12145622LAN
- Category
- Toys
- Toy torch made of plastic. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and choke on them or they can be swallowed, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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