EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy car Like Sun “Jinsui 4WD Brothers series” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02601/23
Summary
The battery compartment is easily opened without the use of tools and the bodywork breaks easily, making the button cell batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, and choke and the batteries can also cause damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. 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
- Multi-coloured battery-operated toy car made of foam, powered by button cells. Product sold onine, in particular via Amazon ASIN B0BQ7CSGS8.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment is easily opened without the use of tools and the bodywork breaks easily, making the button cell batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, and choke and the batteries can also cause damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. 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: 18/09/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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