Children's toy - battery-operated plush dog
Plush toy in the shape of a dog, sold in various colours with red bows attached to the toy's ears and a rubber band with a bell attached around the dog's neck, and a coloured leash ending in a plastic bone. The toy is battery-operated with 2 AA batteries.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? A soft toy dog that runs on batteries. The battery box can pop open without tools.
What's happening? The batteries can fall out or be taken out by a child. If a child puts a battery in their mouth, it can get hot and leak dangerous liquid.
Does this affect me? This toy was sold in Slovakia. Any family with a young child who has this toy should check it.
What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if your child has swallowed or chewed a battery.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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