Button batteries
Chemical, Choking Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/02525/23 |
| Brand | G |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 3491953262824 (CR2032)3491953262831 (CR2025)3491953262848 (CR2016) |
| Model Number | 326282 PILE BOUTON CR2032 X5 LITHIUM, 326283 PILE BOUTON CR2025 X5 LITHIUM , 326284 PILE BOUTON CR2016 X5 LITHIUM |
| Published | 20 October 2023 |
Risk Description
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60086-4.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 30/07/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/07/2023
Product Description
Batch of 5 lithium button batteries.