Children's toy - battery-operated plush dog
Children's toy - battery-operated plush dog was recalled on 7 November 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/03595/25. Chemical risk reported by Slovakia. The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible.
| Alert Number | SR/03595/25 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 7 November 2025 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62115.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plush toy in the shape of a dog, sold in various colours with red bows attached to the toy's ears and a rubber band with a bell attached around the dog's neck, and a coloured leash ending in a plastic bone. The toy is battery-operated with 2 AA batteries.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Children's toy - battery-operated plush dog.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.