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🧸 Product DK CY EE LV March 24, 2017

Flying Tiger — Disco fingers

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Flying Tiger — Disco fingers
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The button cell batteries are easily accessible without the use of tools. A child is able to access the batteries and may put them in the mouth or swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The produc

Origin
Denmark
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This alert was reported 3459 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A toy called Disco fingers that has small batteries inside. The batteries can come out easily.

What's happening? The batteries can be taken out without tools. A child could put them in their mouth or swallow them.

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 your pharmacist or doctor for help if a child swallows a battery.

🤖 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: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The button cell batteries are easily accessible without the use of tools. A child is able to access the batteries and may put them in the mouth or swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The produc · Origin: Denmark

First published
March 24, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/251332

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What is this product recall alert about?
Flying Tiger — Disco fingers. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The button cell batteries are easily accessible without the use of tools. A child is able to access the batteries and may put them in the mouth or swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Cyprus, Estonia, and Latvia.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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