Smile
Recall Summary A plastic grey striped cat toy with an orange collar and pink bell that runs on AA batteries is being recalled in Lithuania. The battery compartment opens too easily without tools, allowing children to access the batteries, which could cause internal injuries if swallowed. The toy does not meet required European safety standards.
- Product
- 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. Smile. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-05-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- LT
- Distribution
- Lithuania
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/9350ae86-6b01-4ac1-a07b-60322e1f5a6f