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Toy mobile phone “Toy Story 3 Mobile Phone” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1038/18
Summary
The button butteries are easily accessible as they are loose inside the packaging of the toy. Small children could put them in the mouth, causing damage to internal organs including the oesophagus and the stomach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
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Product
Toy mobile phone
- Name / model
- Toy Story 3 Mobile Phone · JS5619-7
- Batch number(s)
- 8013512213235
- Category
- Toys
- Toy mobile phone with three button cell batteries, supplied in a blister pack with cardboard back. The batteries are loose inside the packaging.
What is the risk?
- The button butteries are easily accessible as they are loose inside the packaging of the toy. Small children could put them in the mouth, causing damage to internal organs including the oesophagus and the stomach. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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