Battery-operated toy

Requirements breached

The product poses a chemical risk because the battery compartment can be opened easily, and can also open when the toy falls, making the batteries accessible. Children could therefore put them in their mouth with the risk of getting in contact with the chemical substance. The product poses the risk of choking because small parts can come loose from the product and can be swallowed or inhaled by small children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 62115.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 4 June 2013

Product

Description

Toy car sold in a cardboard box.

Brand

Handa, Cartoon Dodgems

Model / type

Unknown

Batch

Unknown