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Toy torch The Works – Make & Create “Halloween Projector Torch” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00139/24
Summary
Due to a short circuit, the product can overheat, causing the bottom of the product to melt. As a consequence, users can touch hot parts and suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Toy torch — The Works – Make & Create
- Brand
- The Works – Make & Create
- Name / model
- Halloween Projector Torch · HAL24
- Batch number(s)
- 173578
- Barcode
- 5052089358256
- Category
- Toys
- An orange and black Halloween themed projector torch. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.theworks.co.uk/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-TWS-UK-Library/default/dw9a2f9180/images/store/_GB/pdf/product-recall-0210.pdf
What is the risk?
- Due to a short circuit, the product can overheat, causing the bottom of the product to melt. As a consequence, users can touch hot parts and suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/10/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/09/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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