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🧸 Product PL June 10, 2022

Growing pet flamingo

An egg (size of 60 mm) containing a flamingo figurine.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Growing pet flamingo
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The flamingo figurine expands 50% in size when in contact with water. If child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurine to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 5902496133710 5902510217013 5902719707155
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1450 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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 toy flamingo that grows much bigger when it gets wet. It can swell up to half again its size.

What's happening? The flamingo can suddenly expand inside a child’s mouth or stomach. This may block the child’s breathing or cause serious stomach trouble.

Does this affect me? If you have young children or grandchildren who play with small toys, check if this flamingo is in your home.

What should I do? Stop using the flamingo right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The flamingo figurine expands 50% in size when in contact with water. If child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurine to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage. · Origin: Unknown

First published
June 10, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006243

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What is this product recall alert about?
Growing pet flamingo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The flamingo figurine expands 50% in size when in contact with water. If child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurine to expand, which c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 10, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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