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🧸 Product FI June 19, 2020

Glitzies — Plush toy with sequins

A pink flamingo-shaped soft toy, partially covered with sequins.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Glitzies — Plush toy with sequins
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The sequins can easily be detached. A small child might put the toy in the mouth, detach the sequins with the teeth and inhale them. This could lead to infection in the lungs.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 5050565387707
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2275 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Glitzies is a soft toy covered in shiny sequins. The sequins can come off easily.

What's happening? A child could pull off a sequin and put it in their mouth. They might breathe it in, which could hurt their lungs.

Does this affect me? This toy may be sold in Finland. Young children are most at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the toy 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)
Glitzies
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The sequins can easily be detached. A small child might put the toy in the mouth, detach the sequins with the teeth and inhale them. This could lead to infection in the lungs. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 19, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001349

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Glitzies — Plush toy with sequins. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The sequins can easily be detached. A small child might put the toy in the mouth, detach the sequins with the teeth and inhale them. This could lead to infection in the lungs. · Origin: People's Republic of...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
▸ 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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