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Smile plastic toy — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMay 15, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Smile plastic toy — chemical risk

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Hazard

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 batteries 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer

Product description

Plastic toy in the shape of a grey striped cat with blue eyes, a pink nose, a bright orange collar with the inscription "SMILE" and an attached pink bell. The toy operates on 2 AA 1.5V batteries.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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