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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS June 24, 2022

Chicken-shaped light cat toy

Chicken-shaped light toy for cats with multiple functions such as infrared laser, squeaking and self-weight balance movement. The product was also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Chicken-shaped light cat toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Toys
Hazard
The laser light emitted is too powerful. Direct viewing of the light could damage the eyesight permanently, in particular the one of children, for whom the product is attractive. The product is lacks a warning text or warning label for the laser.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1497 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A small toy shaped like a chicken that shines a bright laser light. It is made to attract cats.

What's happening? The laser light is too strong. Looking directly at it can hurt your eyes badly, especially for children.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you have this toy at home, especially if children play with it.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have eye pain or blurred vision.

🤖 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: Damage to sight · Category: Toys · Hazard: The laser light emitted is too powerful. Direct viewing of the light could damage the eyesight permanently, in particular the one of children, for whom the product is attractive. The product is lacks a warning text or warning label for the laser. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 24, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006315

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chicken-shaped light cat toy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Toys · Hazard: The laser light emitted is too powerful. Direct viewing of the light could damage the eyesight permanently, in particular the one of children, for whom the product is attractive. The product is lacks a wa...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 24, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
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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