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Recall health hazards by Fidget Spinner
Fidget spinners are now so popular that in recent months, in some cases even delivery bottlenecks have come. The toy is mainly used by children and adolescents. The fidget spinners of the manufacturer "SYMEX" will now be recalled. The products could pose a health hazard.
Recall for popular toy
Fidget spinners are "in". The small toy, which is also called the "hand-gyro" in German, should not only serve as entertainment, but also help patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism or nervousness. Whether the spinners actually have a medical or therapeutic benefit is not clear. However, they can pose a health risk, as a recent recall shows.
The fidget spinners of the manufacturer "SYMEX" represent a health hazard and are therefore recalled. The toy does not seem to comply with European safety regulations. (Image: weyo / fotolia.com) Product does not comply with safety regulations
According to a report from the internet portal "produktwarnung.eu", the Luxembourg authorities are informing about the recall of Fidget Spinnern of the importer Sodibel S.A..
This recalls Fidget Spinners of SYMEX Model SPIN COLOR LED CS5555 Reference SYM 0024, as these pose a serious health hazard to children. In the trade these are also available in Germany.
It is said that the product "does not comply with European legislation on toy safety, especially as the button batteries and electronics with LEDs are easily accessible to children".
With swallowed batteries to the doctor
"Consumers in possession of this product are requested to remove it from the reach of infants immediately and return it to their point of sale," reads the portal.
If a button cell is swallowed, it can cause serious internal injury. Among other things, toxic ingredients may leak and damage the mucous membrane.
For swallowed small parts such as batteries, magnets or sharp, long objects a doctor should always be consulted, experts recommend. (Ad)