Fidget spinner

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fidget spinner
Alert NumberA12/0967/17
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberITEM NO.620322
Published21 July 2017

Risk Description

null The battery compartments can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cells inside are easily accessible. Children might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to their gastrointestinal tract. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 26/06/2017Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/06/2017

Product Description

Plastic fidget spinner available in different colours with three battery-powered LED modules, each provided with a black on/off switch. Some batches of the same product bear a reference and a bar code whereas others do not. The spinner is sold in a white cardboard box.

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