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Glow stick — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingFeb 22, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Glow stick — chemical & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Glow stick — chemical & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Glow stick — chemical & choking risk

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

Hazard

The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. They may also cause choking if swallowed by a small child.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 62115.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (25/01/2019)

Product description

A 25.5 cm plastic glow stick in blue, yellow or white; battery powered - 4 batteries (type LR 44). A fabric lace is attached to the product by a metal eyelet. Packed in a transparent package.

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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