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🧸 Product DE February 16, 2024

Frosch in Grün

The product consists of a cord onto which various wooden/plastic elements have been threaded. It is indicated as being a customised, hand-made product. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Frosch in Grün
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The wooden beads and the cord can break. This will release small parts which a small child can put in the mouth and choke on.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Manufacturer) Destruction of the product
  • (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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📈 Timeline
79 days in total
May 17, 2026 August 4, 2026
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What is this? A teething toy made of wooden beads on a cord. Small parts could break off.

What's happening? The beads or cord may snap. A baby could swallow the pieces and choke.

Does this affect me? Parents or carers of babies who use this toy in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The wooden beads and the cord can break. This will release small parts which a small child can put in the mouth and choke on. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 16, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011809

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What is this product recall alert about?
Frosch in Grün. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The wooden beads and the cord can break. This will release small parts which a small child can put in the mouth and choke on. · Origin: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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