2020.10.12 Recall: Baker Ross - Funky Faces Flashing Rings

12 October 2020

The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/01346/20

Category
Toys

Product
Flashing Toy

Brand
Baker Ross

Name
Funky Faces Flashing Rings

Type / number of model
AR472

Barcode
Unknown

Batch number
Unknown

Counterfeit
No

Risk type
Chemical, Injuries

The electrical circuit and the button batteries can easily detach from the toy. A child could place any of them in the mouth and choke on it. When swallowed, button cells can trigger the generation of the highly corrosive sodium hydroxide in the body, leading to severe burns and tissue damage.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 62115.

Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Manufacturer)
Recall of the product from end users

Description
Flashing children's rings

Packaging description
Pack of four items. The product was sold online.

Country of origin
United Kingdom

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious