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🧸 Product DK NO SE September 4, 2015

Biltema — Fiskepussel ('fishing puzzle')

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Biltema — Fiskepussel ('fishing puzzle')
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic detail on the string of the fishing rod can easily detach. Small children can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packagin
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4026 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A small fishing-rod toy with a string that has a plastic piece on the end. The toy comes in a thin plastic bag.

What's happening? The plastic piece on the string can come off. A child might put it in their mouth and choke. The bag is also too thin and can be dangerous if a child plays with it.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy at home with small children, you should check it right away.

What should I do? Stop using the toy and the bag. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic detail on the string of the fishing rod can easily detach. Small children can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packagin · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 4, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/175065

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What is this product recall alert about?
Biltema — Fiskepussel ('fishing puzzle'). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic detail on the string of the fishing rod can easily detach. Small children can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 4, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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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