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Children hair clip with LED light

Chemical, Choking Clothing, textiles and fashion items Serious risk

Children hair clip with LED light was recalled on 24 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01796/21. Chemical, Choking risk reported by Poland. The button cell batteries are easily accessible.

Photo of recalled product: Children hair clip with LED light
Alert NumberA12/01796/21
BrandH&M
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
Risk TypeChemical, Choking
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number001-09-090, 1008955, 121102, 243549, season 4
Published24 December 2021

Risk Description

The button cell batteries are easily accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways, or could cause damages to the gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Hair clip with fake hair and LED lights with a battery compartment containing two button batteries.

🧪 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a chemical, choking hazard related to Children hair clip with LED light.

About this risk

This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.

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