InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Plastic toy in the shape of a transparent and blue caterpillar, with light and sound effects. The toy moves on four wheels underneath it.
Plastic toy in the shape of a transparent and blue caterpillar, with light and sound effects. The toy moves on four wheels underneath it.
Name: Jouet rampant, jouet pour le ventre en forme de chenille avec lumière et musique, Gear caterpillar
Category: 10
Date: 2026-10-02
Product Category: Toys
Risk Type: Chemical, Damage to sight
Danger: 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. Moreover, the LED light is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 62115.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Description: Plastic toy in the shape of a transparent and blue caterpillar, with light and sound effects. The toy moves on four wheels underneath it.
Notifying Country: France
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
