Ride-on Toys (toys)
Recall Summary Ride-on toys sold in South Korea—including retro-style toddler balance cars with lights and sounds, and balance scooters—are being recalled because they contain excessive levels of lead and cadmium in their wiring and connectors. Lead levels were 10.6 to 11.7 times higher than allowed, and cadmium was 2.9 times the safe limit. Exposure to these metals can cause skin and eye problems, nervous system damage, and in children, kidney issues and reduced learning ability.
- Product
- 승용완구(완구) | Model: 레트로 스타일 유아 밸런스 자동차, 조명 및 소리 포함, 스쿠터 밸런스 자전거 | Brand: - | Origin: 국외>아시아지역>중국 | Barcode: - | Cert: - | Remedy: ㅇ 해당 제품을 보유하고 있는 소비자는 즉시 사용을 중지할 것 ㅇ 문의처에 연락·방문 등을 통하여 수리, 교환, 환불 등 조치를 받을 것
- Reason
- Total lead: ① 10.6 times, ② 11.7 times exceeds the standard - Location: ① <bottom of chair> wire red synthetic resin, ② wire black synthetic resin - Measured values: ① 1 067.7 mg/kg, ② 1 178.9 mg/kg - Reference value: 100 mg/kg or less ㅇ Total cadmium exceeded the reference value by 2.9 times - Location: center wire end silver metal (electrical and electronic connectors) - Measured value: 222.4 mg/kg - Reference value: 75 mg/kg or less . Exposure to lead can cause dermatitis, keratitis, and central nervous system disorders. Exposure to cadmium can cause kidney and respiratory system side...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- South Korea
- Agency
- KATS
- Recall date
- 2026-04-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- South Korea
Official recall notice from KATS
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