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🧸 Product CZ August 5, 2022

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A plastic Chinese high-speed train consisting of two locomotives (one of the locomotives runs on 2 AA batteries) and 2 carriages. The toy is intended for children from 3 years old.

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📷 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 62,5% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0,08%). 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
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1394 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 that has too much lead and cadmium in its metal parts. Lead and cadmium can harm the environment.

What's happening? The toy was found to have very high amounts of lead and some cadmium. These metals can pollute the air, water, and soil.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy, it could harm the environment where you live. Children playing with it may also be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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 62,5% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0,08%). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 5, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006522

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What is this product recall alert about?
CRH. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solder contains an excessive amount of lead (measured value up to 62,5% by weight) and cadmium (measured value up to 0,08%). 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 5, 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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