EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy telephone Mitty “Jouet de téléphone portable brillant pour enfants, musique électronique” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00508/26
Summary
The toy has small parts (buttons, antenna) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the battery compartment opens easily without tools and the batteries are easily accessible. If a child puts them in their mouth, the battery may release electrolyte that can be ingested and damage their digestive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
- Toy telephone with a pink flip-top lid featuring an image of Barbie. The toy produces sounds and lights. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress, Ebay and Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts (buttons, antenna) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the battery compartment opens easily without tools and the batteries are easily accessible. If a child puts them in their mouth, the battery may release electrolyte that can be ingested and damage their digestive system. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with European standards EN 71-1 and 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 26/01/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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