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🧸 Product ES June 19, 2026

SINGING AND DANCING ELECTRIC TOY CACTUS

Battery operated toy in the shape of a cactus plant in a pot which makes music and moves like dancing.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SINGING AND DANCING ELECTRIC TOY CACTUS
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Suffocation
Category
Toys

Hazard: The toy has small parts (the eyes on the cactus) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 84 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
13 days in total
June 20, 2026 July 3, 2026

What is this? This is a toy cactus that lights up and makes music. It has small eyes that can come off.

What's happening? The small eyes can be swallowed and cause choking. The thin plastic bag can cover a child’s head and cause suffocation.

Does this affect me? If you have a young child, this toy could be dangerous for them.

What should I do? Stop using this toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before giving toys to small children.

🤖 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: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has small parts (the eyes on the cactus) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098854

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SINGING AND DANCING ELECTRIC TOY CACTUS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has small parts (the eyes on the cactus) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the p...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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