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Toy hair braid “Kids' Led Light Up Toy Hair Braid, Birthday Party Flashing Hair Clip” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02467/25
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cell batteries inside are easily accessible. Children may put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to their gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 62115.
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Product
Toy hair braid
- Name / model
- Kids' Led Light Up Toy Hair Braid, Birthday Party Flashing Hair Clip
- Category
- Toys
- Children toy hair accessory with led light. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cell batteries inside are easily accessible. Children may put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to their gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with 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: 07/04/2025
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