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🧸 Product FR April 10, 2026

Animal électronique virtuel avec écran couleur, 3 boutons et jeux-style tamagotchi

Portable electronic toy with a digital display, allowing the child to simulate interactions with a virtual animal (feeding, playing, sleeping, etc.). Product sold online, in particular via TIKTOK and Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Animal électronique virtuel avec écran couleur, 3 boutons et jeux-style tamagotchi
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The screw of the battery compartment is not captive. If the screw is lost when changing the batteries, the cover of the compartment could easily be removed without using a tool. If a child puts them in their mouth, the batteries may release electrolyte that can be ingested and damage their digestive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 3665266036742
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This alert was reported 155 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.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A small electronic toy with a color screen, three buttons, and games like a Tamagotchi. It runs on batteries.

What's happening? The battery cover screw can fall out when you change the batteries. A child could open the cover and swallow the batteries.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you have small children who play with this toy.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor what to do if your child swallows a battery.

🤖 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, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The screw of the battery compartment is not captive. If the screw is lost when changing the batteries, the cover of the compartment could easily be removed without using a tool. If a child puts them in their mouth, the batteries may release electrolyte that can be ingested and damage their digestive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 10, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098502

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What is this product recall alert about?
Animal électronique virtuel avec écran couleur, 3 boutons et jeux-style tamagotchi. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The screw of the battery compartment is not captive. If the screw is lost when changing the batteries, the cover of the compartment could easily be removed without using a tool. If a child puts them in...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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