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🧸 Product FR DE July 14, 2023

B&G International — Baton lumineux étoile

Glow stick of approximately 35 cm, different colours (green, pink, blue, yellow). The stick turns on when a switch on the handle is activated. Operates with 2 button batteries (LR44).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
B&G International — Baton lumineux étoile
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The battery compartment can be easily opened without a tool, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke. The batteries can also cause damage to the digestive tract if swallowed.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 3588270015179
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1155 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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? A glow stick shaped like a star. It has a small battery inside that can come out if the cover is opened.

What's happening? The battery cover can pop off too easily. A child might take out the battery and swallow it. This can cause choking or serious harm inside the body.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy at home and small children play with it, they could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the glow stick 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without a tool, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke. The batteries can also cause damage to the digestive tract if swallowed. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009645

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What is this product recall alert about?
B&G International — Baton lumineux étoile. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without a tool, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke. The batteries can also cause damage to the di...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 14, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Germany.
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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