Carnival head band with lights
Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01924/20 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 25 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment can be easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible.A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard 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: 25/02/2020
Product Description
Black carnival head band that bears purple polka dot mouse ears on the top. There are fixed led lights installed. At the back of the head band, there is a small box which contains button batteries.