Finger Flickers
Chemical Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1293/19 |
| Brand | BJ Toys |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 30 August 2019 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/08/2019
Product Description
3 light up fibre optic 'Finger Flickers', each containing three button cell batteries, in a plastic packaging with cardboard backing. The product was (also) sold online.