Remote control toy Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
The European Union Safety Gate alert (case number SR/01641/26) reports a recall concerning a remote control toy identified as the “Innovation Remote Control Centipede Toy,” marketed under the brand ZF. The recall was initiated by the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The product is a toy classified under the Toys category. The recall notice states that the product poses risks of burns and chemical exposure, and that it does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. The official measure ordered is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace, effective from 20 March 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Remote control toy (specifically, a remote control centipede toy)
– Brand: ZF
– Name: Innovation Remote Control Centipede Toy
– Type/Model Number: 9901
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Description: The product is described as an orange and black plastic centipede toy with a red remote control and a yellow charging lead.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazard: The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. The risk type is listed as “Burns, Chemical.” The overall risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is the removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. No specific consumer action (such as returning the product, contacting the manufacturer, or ceasing use) is explicitly stated in the recall notice. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official Safety Gate alert for any updates or additional instructions. If the product is still in use, consumers are advised to ensure that button batteries are not accessible to children, as per the hazard described.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the notifying authority is the removal of the product listing by the online marketplace. No remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is specified in the recall notice for individual consumers. The date of entry into force for this measure is 20 March 2026.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Case Number: SR/01641/26
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099057
– Product Image: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011140
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type of Economic Operator to Whom Measure Was Ordered: Other (not further specified in the recall notice).

Additional Notes from Source Data:
– The product is a consumer product.
– The hazards listed include chemical risk and non-compliance with the Toy Safety Directive. The recall notice also mentions “Burns” as a risk type, though no specific burn mechanism is described in the danger text.
– No batch number, barcode, production dates, or company recall code are provided in the source data.
– No URL for a specific recall page or consumer contact phone number is provided in the source data.

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