Listing removed online
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 12 Jun 2026
SR/01772/26
ZF plastic toy removed from online marketplaces over chemical risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (ZF plastic toy) after it was found to pose a chemical and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Orange plastic toy in the shape of a snail with a green remote control and six button batteries.
- 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
ChemicalInjuries
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking.
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/01772/26
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.