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🧸 Product FR AT January 31, 2025

Gifi — Flying Pig

Soft toy in the shape of a pink pig with two blue wings and a rotating tail that is activated by a retractable cord.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Gifi — Flying Pig
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 3491956170058
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 481 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A stuffed pig toy sold by Gifi. The seams on the toy are weak, so stuffing can come out easily.

What's happening? A child could pull out the stuffing and put it in their mouth. This could cause choking.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy and a small child, they could be at risk.

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

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

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092880

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Gifi — Flying Pig. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Austria.
▸ 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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