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Novelty headband — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingMar 16, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Novelty headband — chemical & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Novelty headband — chemical & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Novelty headband — chemical & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Novelty headband — chemical & choking risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The battery compartment in the headband can be easily opened by removing the cover, making the button batteries accessible. A small child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking if swallowed.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (06/02/2018)

Product description

Plastic novelty headband with a crown imitation. There is a case with batteries and LED bulbs inside the crown. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag with a label containing information.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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