Children hair clip with LED light
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.
| Alert Number | A12/01796/21 |
| Brand | H&M |
| Category | Clothing, textiles and fashion items |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 001-09-090, 1008955, 121102, 243549, season 4 |
| Published | 24 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
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Choking: This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Chemical: 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. Choking: Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.