MEDITO — Spiky ball
Multi-coloured, soft plastic toy in the shape of a spiky ball, that flashes when you hit it.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical, Choking
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The battery compartment is easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. The button cell batteries could cause injury to the gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? A spiky ball toy called MEDITO has small button batteries inside. The battery door can break or open too easily.
What's happening? Children can get to the batteries. If a child puts a battery in their mouth, they could choke. Swallowed batteries can also hurt the stomach.
Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who play with the toy.
What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child swallowed a battery.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment is easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. The button cell batteries could cause injury to the gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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