Plastic toy — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-09 · China-origin

Hazard: ChemicalOrigin: China

Plastic toy Chemical

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-09
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	Baby car key, T0975-1JIT; 980549405438
Category	Toys
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the batteries can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Remedy	Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 07/04/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 12/04/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: Unknown
Recall number	SR/02786/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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