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🧸 Product PL April 19, 2024

Marine Corps / Interpol Boat

Motorboat toy, battery powered.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Marine Corps / Interpol Boat
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Toys
Hazard
The electronic components of the product contain an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 51.72% and 0.07% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 5900733578652
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This alert was reported 770 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is a toy boat made in China. Its electronic parts have too much lead and cadmium in them.

What's happening? These metals can harm the environment if the toy breaks or is thrown away.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in Poland, it could be bad for the earth.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The electronic components of the product contain an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 51.72% and 0.07% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012647

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What is this product recall alert about?
Marine Corps / Interpol Boat. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The electronic components of the product contain an excessive amount of lead and cadmium (measured values up to 51.72% and 0.07% by weight, respectively). Lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. · Or...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 19, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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