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🧸 Product FR June 21, 2024

MTC (Mercier Toys Co) — Touch'n Go

Various models of electric toy cars, with sound, that start up when touched. Size approximately 10 cm

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MTC (Mercier Toys Co) — Touch'n Go
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The battery compartment opens/breaks easily, making the batteries accessible. A child could put them into their mouth, which could cause gastrointestinal damage or lead to choking.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
Barcode (GTIN): 3760263947548
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 766 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
71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A toy called Touch’n Go made by MTC. The battery cover can break or open too easily.

What's happening? The toy’s battery door may come off. A child could take out the batteries and put them in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy at home with small children in France.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before giving it to a child.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment opens/breaks easily, making the batteries accessible. A child could put them into their mouth, which could cause gastrointestinal damage or lead to choking. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 21, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013220

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What is this product recall alert about?
MTC (Mercier Toys Co) — Touch'n Go. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment opens/breaks easily, making the batteries accessible. A child could put them into their mouth, which could cause gastrointestinal damage or lead to choking. · Origin: People's Re...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 21, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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