Button batteries – Maxell
Product details
| Brand | Maxell |
|---|---|
| Product name | MAXELL CR 2032 |
| Barcode | 4902580131258 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk type | Chemical, Choking |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Reported by | France |
| Published | 13 December 2023 |
The hazard
The packaging is not childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. The packaging of the product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60086-4.
Product description
Pack of 5 lithium button batteries, CR2032. The product is sold online in particular via Amazon, ASIN B079R73R3G, via eBay: 256043302059, Aliexpress: 1005003094532820, Rakuten: 75430416 and Cdiscount: 3664314129702.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other
- Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor
- Category of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 01/10/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer
- Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/10/2023
What should you do?
Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.
Official notice ↗ · Source: Safety Gate (European Commission)
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