Button batteries

What is the danger

The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60086-4.

Measures taken

1. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 21 July 2023
2. Warning consumers of the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 16 August 2023
3. Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 21 July 2023

Product

Description

Pack of 10 blister packs each containing 10 lithium button batteries. Product sold online.

Packaging

Each blister pack consists of a cardboard back to which is glued a plastic front protecting the batteries. The 10 blister packs are packaged in cardboard outer packaging.

Brand

Exalium

Model / type

F554

Batch

212301