[Recalled] Chicken-shaped light cat toy — The laser light emitted is too powerful | EU Safety Gate 2022-06-24
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Chicken-shaped light cat toy |
|---|---|
| Category | Toys |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00890/22 |
| Country of notice | The Netherlands |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Damage to sight |
| Notice date | 24 June 2022 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The laser light emitted is too powerful. Direct viewing of the light could damage the eyesight permanently, in particular the one of children, for whom the product is attractive. The product is lacks a warning text or warning label for the laser. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
This Serious risk recall concerns Toys products distributed in The Netherlands and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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