Microphone - Mit light - Avec lumiére - Con luz
Microphone - Mit light - Avec lumiére - Con luz was recalled on 22 February 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0299/19. Chemical, Environment, Injuries risk reported by Iceland. The microphone can easily break, causing the button batteries to become accessible.
| Alert Number | A12/0299/19 |
| Brand | JOHNTOY |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Environment, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Iceland |
| Country of Origin | The Netherlands |
| Model Number | Item Number: 29389 |
| Published | 22 February 2019 |
Risk Description
The microphone can easily break, causing the button batteries to become accessible.A child may put them in the mouth, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, the solder in three different places inside the toy contains too much lead (measured value up to: 70% by weight). Lead poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Directive, the relevant European standard EN 62115 and the Commission Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive).
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 15/01/2019
Product Description
Orange plastic microphone with a short blue antenna coming out from the handle. The microphone is battery-operated and can emit light.
🧪 🌍 ⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, environment, injuries hazard related to Microphone - Mit light - Avec lumiére - Con luz.
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Environment: This product contains substances harmful to the environment, such as excessive heavy metals, ozone-depleting chemicals, or pollutants that do not comply with EU environmental regulations. Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Chemical: 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. Environment: Do not dispose of this product in regular household waste. Take it to a certified waste collection point. Check with your local municipality for hazardous waste disposal options. Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. While the direct health risk may be lower, environmental contamination affects entire communities. All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.