🧸 Product FI September 27, 2019

4x4 CRAZE

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Chemical
Category: Toys
Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools leaving button cell batteries accessible.
Origin: People's Republic of China

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2437 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

13 days in total

May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A toy called 4x4 CRAZE has a battery cover that can pop open without tools. This lets small, round batteries fall out.

What's happening? The batteries can be reached by young children. If swallowed, they can cause serious harm.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in Finland, keep it away from small children right away.

What should I do? Stop using the toy and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools leaving button cell batteries accessible. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

September 27, 2019

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/383815

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

September 27, 2019

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

4x4 CRAZE. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of any tools leaving button cell batteries accessible. · Origin: People's Republic of China

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on September 27, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Finland.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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