Snail run fast

Burns, Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Snail run fast
Alert NumberSR/01553/25
BrandShantou runshuo toys cO. LTD
CategoryToys
Risk TypeBurns, Chemical, Choking
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRS-9024 C
Published25 April 2025

Risk Description

The toy has a small part which can easily detach (left eye). As a result, a small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries 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. In addition, the toy may overheat and cause burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 62115 and 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/09/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 27/04/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 27/04/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025

Product Description

Green and blue snail made of hard plastic, emitting sound and light. Moves by itself on four castors underneath the toy. Product sold online, in particular via Temu (unique identifier: 601099513614798), Aliexpress (unique identifier: 1005008618315259) and Amazon.

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