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🧸 Product DE AT December 25, 2020

CEPEWA — Keychain

Soft stuffed key-ring with a ring.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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CEPEWA — Keychain
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
A small part (the key ring) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.
Origin
Unknown

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This alert was reported 1979 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a small keychain toy made by CEPEWA. A small part called the key ring can come off easily.

What's happening? The key ring can detach from the toy. A small child might put it in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany and Austria. It is especially risky for small children.

What should I do? Stop using the keychain right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
CEPEWA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: A small part (the key ring) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: Unknown

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002764

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
CEPEWA — Keychain. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: A small part (the key ring) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: Unknown
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Austria.
▸ 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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