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🧸 Product PL April 14, 2023

Biba toys — Soft toy

Soft rattling toy, size 330 mm.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Biba toys — Soft toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Damage to hearing
Category
Toys
Hazard
The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 110,8 dB), which could lead to damage to hearing.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 4897011362205
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1248 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about soft toys made by Biba that can make loud sounds. The toys can be too loud and may hurt a child’s ears.

What's happening? Tests show the toys can make sounds as loud as 110.8 dB. That is too loud for safe play.

Does this affect me? If you have a child who plays with Biba soft toys, check if they make loud sounds.

What should I do? Stop using the toy if it is too loud. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried about hearing safety.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Biba
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Damage to hearing · Category: Toys · Hazard: The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 110,8 dB), which could lead to damage to hearing. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008367

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Biba toys — Soft toy. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Damage to hearing · Category: Toys · Hazard: The sound pressure level produced by the toy is too high (measured value: up to 110,8 dB), which could lead to damage to hearing. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 14, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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