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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC June 12, 2026

ZF — Innovation Remote Control Centipede Toy

Orange and black plastic centipede toy with red remote control and yellow charging lead.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ZF — Innovation Remote Control Centipede Toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Burns, Chemical
Category
Toys
Hazard
The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 13, 2026 June 17, 2026

What is this? This is a remote-control toy shaped like a centipede. It has a battery compartment that may open too easily.

What's happening? The battery door can be opened without tools. A child could take out the small batteries and swallow them.

Does this affect me? If you have young children in the UK, this toy could be a danger in your home.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do if a child swallows a battery.

🤖 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)
ZF
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
9 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099057

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What is this product recall alert about?
ZF — Innovation Remote Control Centipede Toy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointes...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 12, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
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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