Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 29, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Toy train
Brand: VANTAGE TRAIN
Country: Czechia
Hazards: Chemical Risk, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01932/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Toy train |
| Brand | VANTAGE TRAIN |
| Country | Czechia |
| Case Number | SR/01932/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record
Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate system has issued a recall notification (Case Number: SR/01932/26) for a battery-operated plastic toy train marketed under the brand VANTAGE TRAIN. The notifying country is Czechia. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China. The recall was ordered by the relevant regulatory authority and applies to the distributor of the product. The measure taken is a ban on the marketing of the product along with any accompanying measures. The date of entry into force of these measures is not specified in the recall notice.
Affected Products
The affected product is a toy train, specifically a battery-operated plastic train toy. The product name as listed is “Vlak elektrická hračka” (Czech for “electric toy train”). The model or type number is 8299-86. The barcode (EAN) is 6931164560922. No batch number or production dates are provided in the recall notice. No specific recall code from the company is given. The product is categorized under Toys in the Safety Gate database.
Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, the solders used in the product contain excessive concentrations of lead and cadmium. Measured values indicate lead concentrations up to 62.3% by weight and cadmium concentrations up to 0.187% by weight. Both lead and cadmium pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS 2 Directive). No other hazards, such as electric shock or chemical exposure to users, are explicitly mentioned in the source data; the stated risk is solely environmental due to the presence of these restricted substances in the solders.
Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not specify any direct action for consumers. The measure ordered by the notifying authority is directed at the distributor: a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. No instructions for consumers, such as returning the product, discontinuing use, or contacting the seller, are provided in the available data. As such, no consumer action is explicitly required in the recall notice. Consumers who have purchased this product may wish to contact the retailer or distributor for further information, though the recall notice itself does not mandate this.
Official Remedy
The official remedy, as recorded in the Safety Gate alert, is a ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. The measure was ordered by the competent authority in Czechia and applies to the distributor. No details regarding a refund, replacement, repair, or other consumer-level remedy are provided in the recall notice. The date of entry into force of the measure is listed as unknown.
Contact Information
No contact information for the manufacturer, distributor, or regulatory authority
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Toy train?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01932/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Toy train?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Toy train?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?
A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.
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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
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for complete details and official instructions.