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🧸 Product CZ January 19, 2024

XTR TOYS — Auto Ford GT Policie 20 cm

Plastic battery-operated car with 3 x AG 13 power supply, intended for children over 3 years old.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
XTR TOYS — Auto Ford GT Policie 20 cm
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment
Category
Toys

Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.17% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 76.9% by weight). Cadmium and lead pose a risk to the environment.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8592117613676
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 968 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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? This is a toy car called XTR TOYS Auto Ford GT Policie. It is 20 cm long. Tests found too much cadmium and lead in the metal parts.

What's happening? The metal parts have high levels of cadmium and lead. These metals can harm the environment.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy, it may be unsafe. Keep it away from children and pets.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
XTR
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.17% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 76.9% by weight). Cadmium and lead pose a risk to the environment. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011603

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What is this product recall alert about?
XTR TOYS — Auto Ford GT Policie 20 cm. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment · Category: Toys · Hazard: The solders in the product have an excessive concentration of cadmium (measured value up to 0.17% by weight) and lead (measured value up to 76.9% by weight). Cadmium and lead pose a risk to the environment. ·...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 19, 2024 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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