The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/1293/19
Category
Toys
Product
Finger flickers toy
Brand
BJ Toys
Name
Finger Flickers
Type / number of model
Unknown
Batch number / barcode
420901BJ
Risk type
Chemical
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 by economic operators
Recall of the product from end users (by: manufacturer)
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.
Country of origin
China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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