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🧸 Product FR January 16, 2026

5 pcs Party Favors Supplies Sticky Hands Slap Squishy Toy Play Pinata Fillers Cadeau D'anniversaire

Plastic sticky toy in the form of a hand with a cord. Product sold online, in particular via Wish.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
5 pcs Party Favors Supplies Sticky Hands Slap Squishy Toy Play Pinata Fillers Cadeau D'anniversaire
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy contains a long cord made from elastic material and can be considerably stretched during use. A child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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This alert was reported 243 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
122 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? This is a stretchy toy shaped like a hand. It comes with a long elastic cord.

What's happening? The cord can stretch a lot. A child could swing it and wrap it around their neck by accident.

Does this affect me? This toy is sold in France. It may be in homes with young children.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you need help choosing a safer toy.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains a long cord made from elastic material and can be considerably stretched during use. A child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 16, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097304

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5 pcs Party Favors Supplies Sticky Hands Slap Squishy Toy Play Pinata Fillers Cadeau D'anniversaire. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains a long cord made from elastic material and can be considerably stretched during use. A child could swing the toy around the head and twist it around the neck, causing strangulation. · Origi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 16, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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