Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Lithuania
Published 11 May 2026
SR/01415/26
Plastic toy withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Plastic toy) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Plastic toy in the shape of a grey striped cat with blue eyes, a pink nose, a bright orange collar with the inscription "SMILE" and an attached pink bell. The toy operates on 2 AA 1.5V batteries.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
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 nor with the European standard EN 62115.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Lithuania
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01415/26
View official notice ↗
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