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🧸 Product CZ August 12, 2022

Auto SPEEDS 3D LIGHT RACING

Battery toy (a car), battery 3 x AA. The toy moves and emits light as well as sound effects.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Auto SPEEDS 3D LIGHT RACING
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Toys

Hazard: The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 72.3% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.06%). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 0042000048682
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1387 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
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What is this? This is a toy racing set called Auto SPEEDS 3D LIGHT RACING. It has parts held together with solder that may contain too much lead and a little cadmium.

What's happening? Tests found too much lead and some cadmium in the solder. These metals can harm the environment.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in the Czech Republic, it could harm the environment when thrown away.

What should I do? Stop using the toy and return it to where you bought it. Ask your local store or council how to recycle it safely.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 72.3% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.06%). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 12, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006545

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What is this product recall alert about?
Auto SPEEDS 3D LIGHT RACING. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 72.3% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0.06%). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 12, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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