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🧸 Product FR July 17, 2020

Toys — Magic LED ball

Magic ball with an LED system that lights up upon impact, powered with button batteries. The product is packed in a transparent plastic bag.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Toys — Magic LED ball
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The electrical circuit and the button batteries can easily detach from the toy.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2253 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
123 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? A small light-up ball toy that uses button batteries. The batteries and wires can come loose.

What's happening? The loose parts may be swallowed or cause electric shocks. This makes the toy unsafe.

Does this affect me? Anyone with this toy in France should be careful. Children are most at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the toy now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 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: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The electrical circuit and the button batteries can easily detach from the toy. · Origin: Unknown

First published
July 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/387861

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What is this product recall alert about?
Toys — Magic LED ball. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The electrical circuit and the button batteries can easily detach from the toy. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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