Luminous rings new children's toys flash gifts LED

Chemical Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Luminous rings new children's toys flash gifts LED
Alert NumberA12/1527/18
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryFinland
Country of OriginUnknown
Published19 October 2018

Risk Description

The rings contain a button cell battery. When swallowed, button cells can trigger the generation of sodium hydroxide in the body, which is highly corrosive and could lead to severe burns and tissue damage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Authority warning consumers of the riskDate of entry into force: 10/09/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the products from the AliExpress marketplaceDate of entry into force: 14/09/2018

Product Description

Children's plastic rings with LED light. Unpacked. The product is sold online (for example via AliExpress).

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