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Toy traffic lights Zeeman — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01427/23
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without a tool, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries into its mouth and choke. The button batteries can also cause damage to the digestive tract if 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
- Small toy traffic lights in white or black plastic, with LEDs and powered by 3 button batteries. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-04-0184
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without a tool, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries into its mouth and choke. The button batteries can also cause damage to the digestive tract if 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/04/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/04/2023
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