Original EU recall notification
1.Button disposable lithium battery
Origin:China.
Notification Country:France.
Reason of the recall:Risk of choking on battery swallowing in children.
More information:The battery compartment is easily damaged and therefore can be accessed to the coin cell battery. Small children may put them in their mouths to choke or injure themselves in their gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and does not comply with the European standard EN 62115.
**Measures ordered by the authorities:The product is recalled from the end user and the product is removed from the market. Effective Date: 2023-06-28.
2.Button disposable lithium battery
Origin:China.
Notification Country:France.
Reason of the recall:Risk of choking on battery swallowing in children.
More information:The battery package can be easily opened, making the coin cell battery easily accessible. Your child may choke by putting the battery in his mouth, or his or her digestive tract may injure if swallowed. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and does not comply with the European standard EN 60086-4.
**Measures ordered by the authorities:Remove this product listing from the Marketplace. Effective Date: 2023-09-26.
3.Button disposable lithium battery
Origin:China.
Notification Country:France.
Reason of the recall:Risk of choking on battery swallowing in children.
More information:The battery package can be easily opened, making the coin cell battery easily accessible. Your child may put the battery in his mouth, which can cause choking and damage to his or her digestive tract if swallowed. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and does not comply with the European standard EN 60086-4.
**Measures ordered by the authorities:The product is recalled from the end user and the product is removed from the market. Effective Date: October 05, 2023.
Recall Case Study:
1.The section of the EN 60086-4 standard deals with this risk:
Appendix E
normative).Child protective packaging for coin batteries
e.1 Overview
Accidental ingestion of coin cells has become the object of public concern. When a coin cell gets stuck in the esophagus, its voltage exceeds 2V and causes the production of electrolytic hydroxide ions in water, which form a strong alkaline solution that can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissues, and in severe cases, death.
Note: Ingested coin cell batteries with voltages below 2 volts do not have the potential to cause severe chemical burns in a short period of time. If these cells are ingested, the established medical practice is to monitor them until they pass through the esophagus and then allow them to pass naturally through the digestive tract. ）
This accessory provides a child-resistant packaging method for coin batteries to help prevent accidental ingestion.
e.2. Applicability
The following applies to consumer coin batteries with a diameter of 16 mm and above.
a) Single battery packaging
The packaging of the coin battery should meet one of the following conditions:
i) the packaging requirements set out in any of [24], [25] or [26];Or.
ii) The strength of the packaging shall ensure that the packaging passes the test described in e3。
b) Multi-battery packaging
Each battery case in a multi-battery package shall comply with a), even if another battery case is removed from the package.
e.3. Packaging test
e.3.1 Overview
Based on the analysis of children's behavior, the following test methods were developed In one test, they were asked to try to open the coin battery package within a limited time. Tests should be carried out by a designated person or, if necessary, with appropriate equipment.
e.3.2. Pilot projects
a) Flexure test
Hold the package with the fingers of one hand and bend the battery package close to the battery with the fingers of the other hand until one hand touches the other. As shown in Figure e1 shows a guide to bending angles: 150° 5° or greater.
b) Torsion test
Hold the short side of the package with the fingers of one hand, as shown in Figure e2 shows, twist the package diagonally in opposite directions at a twist angle of 45° 5°, three times in both directions.
c) Tear test
Try to tear open the battery compartment with your fingers, as shown in Figure e3. Alternatively, use suitable equipment and apply a force of at least 25 N.
d) Thrust test
Try pushing the battery out of the compartment with your fingers. Or, pull for 30 s with a mass of at least 5 kg;As shown in Figure e4.
e.3.3. Test procedures
Sample packaging should be tested under the same packaging conditions as the consumer. The number of specimens should be 10 packs. Each sample should be performed.
Follow Table e1 A series of trials were performed in the order and frequency listed.
e.3.4. Judging criteria
Each specimen should meet the following criteria:
a) Each battery should be kept in its packaging until the end of the trial series.
b) To prevent children from pulling the battery out of the compartment, the package must not be opened too widely. The maximum permissible size of the opening in the package is 6 mm for the diameter of the round hole and 10 mm for the slit length. The maximum package opening is shown in Figure e5。
2.The section of the EN 62115 standard that addresses this risk is:
13.4 Designed to reduce the risks associated with batteries.
13.4.The requirements of 1 are designed to minimize the risk of swallowing by requiring reduced exposure to small parts of the battery. The risk is minimized by requiring that the small parts containing the battery cannot be removed without the aid of tools, unless the same part prevents access to the battery under the test conditions of this clause. In addition, for small part batteries, the battery cover can only be removed with the help of tools.
13.4 batteries
13.4.1 small battery
According to EN 71-1:2014+A1:2018 A11 in A11 82. The battery that has completely fallen into the cylinder of the small parts shall not be disassembled without the help of tools.
Check compliance with inspections and the following tests.
A force of 10 s is applied to the part under consideration in the most unfavorable direction without jerking.
The forces are as follows:
Thrust, 50 n;
Tensile force: l 50 n if the shape of the part is such that the fingertips are not easy to slip off;
l 30 n if the projection of the clamped part in the direction of disassembly is less than 10 mm.
The thrust is applied by test probe 11 of EN 61032:1998:A11, and the pull force is applied by a suitable means, such as a suction cup, so that the test results are not affected;When applying force, the test nail in EN 60335-1:2012+A12+A13 Figure 7 is inserted into any hole or joint with a force of 10 N. Then slide the nail sideways with 10 n force, but do not twist or use as a lever.
If the shape of the part is unlikely to produce an axial pull, no pull is applied, but the test nail is inserted into any hole or joint with a force of 10N, and then pulled through the ring at a force of 30N in the direction of removal for 10s.
If the part is likely to twist, apply the following torque while applying a pull or thrust:
2 nm, the main size does not exceed 50 mm;
4 nm, the main size is more than 50 mm.
This torque is also applied when the test nail is pulled through the ring. If the protrusion of the clamped part is less than 10mm, the torque is reduced by 50%.
Parts must not be separated.
Note: The type and size of the battery are specified in EN 60086-2:2016. ）
3.The section of the EN 71-1 standard that deals with this risk reads:
a.7 Expansion materials (see 4.)6）
The requirement is designed to address the dangers associated with certain toys that swell basically if swallowed. Such toys and parts of such toys, if swallowed, are considered to have the potential to cause fatal accidents, as they can cause intestinal blockages. If the game has an example of expanding by more than 50% in any direction after 24 hours, 48 hours, or 72 hours, the expanded material surrounded by the material that cracked during the soaking process is a "growing egg".