Toy car removed from online marketplaces over burn risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (Toy car) after it was found to pose a burn and chemical and eye-damage risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Red, electric toy fire engine with light-up sirens and a plastic pipe for ejecting water. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique identifier: 356769469852).
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
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 battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, the child may insert an object into the battery compartment which could create a short circuit, causing the toy to heat up leading to a risk of burns. Additionally, the LED light is too powerful. Looking directly into the light beam may damage the eyesight.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.