EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Toys
Soft toy “Jouet chien électronique avec fonction aboiement, chiot en peluche à piles” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02571/26
Summary
The EU has issued a warning about a soft toy that poses a serious risk to young children due to easily accessible batteries inside the toy. If ingested, these batteries can release chemicals that may harm a child's digestive system. The toy does not meet EU safety standards and has been removed from online marketplaces.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- Jouet chien électronique avec fonction aboiement, chiot en peluche à piles · D7320
- Batch number(s)
- GL223-2
- Category
- Toys
- Beige soft toy in the shape of a dog with moving parts and sound functions. Electric, battery-operated. The dog can walk, move its head and bark.
- Sold online: Other(TIK TOK Shop) /
What is the risk?
- The toy's battery compartment opens easily without tools, making the batteries inside accessible. A small child could put them in the mouth, the battery may release electrolyte that can be ingested and damage the child's digestive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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