LED Teddy Bear
LED Teddy Bear was recalled on 11 December 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01755/20. Chemical, Choking, Injuries, Strangulation risk reported by United Kingdom. The battery compartment is easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible.
| 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.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, choking, injuries, strangulation hazard related to LED Teddy Bear.
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.