Mattel, the world's largest toymaker, is recalling 12,000 toys in Britain and Ireland due to excessive levels of lead paint found in the products.
A European Commission official has said Mattel contacted the Commission late yesterday to inform it of the recall.
The toys, known as Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boat and part of the Fisher-Price brand, are only sold in the UK and Ireland.
The recall is Mattel's fourth in the last six months and has led the EU executive to undertake a two-month review of its toy safety rules, which is due to be completed next month.
