Balloons
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0712/17 |
| Brand | HOMETOP |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Ref. 98448 and 98449 |
| Published | 2 June 2017 |
Risk Description
null The button batteries are easily accessible and could be swallowed by children 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/04/2017
Product Description
Different coloured balloons, each with a battery and LED light inside which lights up when a tab is pulled. The packaging is a transparent plastic bag, sealed at the top with a cardboard label.