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Children's torch - Bussis süße Taschenlampe – Bussi Bär

Serious risk Burns

Published by Safety Gate 24 Dec 2009In the weekly report of 25 Dec 2009 (week 50, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Children's torch - Bussis süße Taschenlampe
Brand
Bussi Bär (2 alerts)
Type / model
BB1209,
Description
Children's torch for projecting shadows distributed free with the 12/09 issue of "Bussi-Bär" magazine. Wrapped in a blister pack on cardboard. Four stencil forms of various colours are included with the torch.
Risk
The product poses a risk of burns because the screw of the switch, which extends unprotected into the body of the torch, can damage the outer insulation layer of the battery causing a short circuit which generates heat and leads to melting and burning. One incident reported.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the retailer
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
Germany
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1686/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1686/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1686/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-50 (XML)
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