Plastic toy — recall

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-10-02 · China-origin

Hazard: Choking, StrangulationOrigin: China

Plastic toy Choking, Strangulation

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-02
Country of origin	China
Model identifiers	sl251116616091063966; 20260320
Category	Toys
Hazard	Choking, Strangulation
Hazard description	The toy has small parts (plastic components) that can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the product contains cords/chains that are too long. They could entangle around the neck of the child and create a risk of strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Remedy	Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 06/08/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/08/2026
Recall number	SR/02629/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Cord/drawstring length and breakaway force vs. children's-product rules.
Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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