Plastic toy withdrawn from the market over chemical risk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 and eye-damage 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 transparent and blue caterpillar, with light and sound effects. The toy moves on four wheels underneath it.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 20241208
- 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 batteries can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, the LED light is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
What the authorities did
Source
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 02:30 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.