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🧸 Product PL EE August 7, 2026

BIGTOYS — Slime kaczka z kulkami

Toy slime.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BIGTOYS — Slime kaczka z kulkami
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 643 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 5904326467934
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This alert was reported 34 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
August 8, 2026 August 21, 2026

What is this? This is a toy slime duck with small balls inside. It is made by BIGTOYS.

What's happening? The slime has too much boron. Boron can be harmful if children eat it or touch it a lot.

Does this affect me? This toy may harm children who play with it. It is sold in Poland and Estonia.

What should I do? Stop using this toy. 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 643 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive system. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 7, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10118456

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What is this product recall alert about?
BIGTOYS — Slime kaczka z kulkami. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The migration of boron from the toy slime is too high (measured value up to 643 mg/kg). Ingestion or contact with an excessive quantity of boron may harm the health of children by damaging their reproductive sys...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 7, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Estonia.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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