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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS SI SK August 19, 2016

JOHNTOY — Remote Control Playfull Puppy

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
JOHNTOY — Remote Control Playfull Puppy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Suffocation
Category
Toys

Hazard: The nose and the eyes of the toy can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3676 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 small remote-control toy dog. Its nose and eyes can come off easily.

What's happening? The loose parts could be swallowed by a child. This is a choking risk.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in the Netherlands, Slovenia, or Slovakia, your child could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safe toy.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The nose and the eyes of the toy can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 19, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/221003

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JOHNTOY — Remote Control Playfull Puppy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The nose and the eyes of the toy can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and t...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 19, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
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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