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🧸 Product GB IE July 17, 2020

Baker Ross — Finger Lights

LED light-up toy designed with elastic straps so that they can be attached to the fingers.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Baker Ross — Finger Lights
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 5051174052833
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2140 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Finger Lights are small toy lights made by Baker Ross. They use button cell batteries.

What's happening? The battery door can open too easily. A child could take out the battery and swallow it.

Does this affect me? If you have these lights at home and small children live there or visit, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the lights right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Baker Ross
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001638

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Baker Ross — Finger Lights. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal t...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom and Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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