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🧸 Product CZ November 18, 2016

Self loading Robot

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Self loading Robot
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The battery compartment is easily accessible and the button cells could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directiv

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3539 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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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? A robot toy that uses button batteries. The batteries can come out too easily.

What's happening? The toy does not follow safety rules. Children could swallow the batteries.

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

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment is easily accessible and the button cells could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directiv · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 18, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/235067

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What is this product recall alert about?
Self loading Robot. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment is easily accessible and the button cells could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 18, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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