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🧸 Product FR DE IE LU PL June 19, 2026

DANCING DUCK - Canard jouet dansanr avec lumières clignotantes

Battery-operated plastic toy in the shape of a duck. The toy dances, emits music and lights up with multi-coloured LEDs.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
DANCING DUCK - Canard jouet dansanr avec lumières clignotantes
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can 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: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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This alert was reported 39 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
June 20, 2026 July 3, 2026

What is this? A toy duck that dances and has flashing lights. It has a battery inside.

What's happening? The battery door can open easily. A child could take out the battery and put it in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy and small children, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract" · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
19 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099246

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DANCING DUCK - Canard jouet dansanr avec lumières clignotantes. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can release electrolyte which can be inge...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Poland.
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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