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🧸 Product MT January 21, 2022

Girl Cute Dolls Toys Gifts Contemporary Doll Girl

Plastic doll.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Girl Cute Dolls Toys Gifts Contemporary Doll  Girl
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Suffocation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1695 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 a doll toy that comes in plastic packaging. The plastic on the package is very thin.

What's happening? If a child plays with the thin plastic, it can cover their face. This can make it hard for them to breathe.

Does this affect me? This warning is for Malta. It affects parents or caregivers with young children.

What should I do? Stop letting children play with the packaging. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more help.

🤖 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: Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. · Origin: Unknown

First published
January 21, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005290

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What is this product recall alert about?
Girl Cute Dolls Toys Gifts Contemporary Doll Girl. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 21, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Malta.
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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