LED Teddy Bear
Chemical, Choking, Injuries, Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01755/20 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking, Injuries, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Published | 11 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment is 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 electrical cables of the lights are beyond the maximum length, which when tangled may form a loop with which a child can strangle itself. The product does not comply with Toy Safety Directive abd European standard 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
White teddy bear with LEDs inside which light up. The product was also sold online, namely on eBay.