Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 18 Sep 2026
SR/02571/26
Soft toy subject to a consumer warning over chemical risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Soft 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
- Beige soft toy in the shape of a dog with moving parts and sound functions. Electric, battery-operated. The dog can walk, move its head and bark.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- GL223-2
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The toy's battery compartment opens easily without tools, making the batteries inside accessible. A small child could put them in the mouth, the battery may release electrolyte that can be ingested and damage the child's digestive system.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 62115.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02571/26
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.