Listing removed online
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 3 Jun 2026
SR/01641/26
ZF remote control toy removed from online marketplaces over burn risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (ZF remote control toy) after it was found to pose a burn and chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Orange and black plastic centipede toy with red remote control and yellow charging lead.
- Brand
- ZF
- 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
BurnsChemical
The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01641/26
View official notice ↗
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.