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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC June 19, 2026

ZF — Mini Pet Remote Control Snail Toy

Orange plastic toy in the shape of a snail with a green remote control and six button batteries.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ZF — Mini Pet Remote Control Snail Toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking.
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
1 days active so far
June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026
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What is this? This is a small remote-control toy shaped like a snail. It has a battery inside.

What's happening? The battery door can open too easily. A child could take out the small button battery and swallow it.

Does this affect me? If you have a young child who plays with this toy, they could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
ZF
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099294

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What is this product recall alert about?
ZF — Mini Pet Remote Control Snail Toy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button batteries inside are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage...
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 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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