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🧸 Product GB August 28, 2020

IKASA — Large Plush Teddy Bear

Large brown plush teddy bear with heart patterned presentation bag and ribbon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
IKASA — Large Plush Teddy Bear
📷 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
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
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This alert was reported 2101 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.
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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? A large plush teddy bear sold in the UK. The toy comes in thin plastic packaging.

What's happening? The plastic bag can be dangerous for children. If a child plays with it, the bag may cover their face and block their breathing.

Does this affect me? Yes, if you have young children at home. The bear is sold in the UK.

What should I do? Stop children from playing with the packaging. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns.

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IKASA
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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: People's Republic of China

First published
August 28, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001812

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
IKASA — Large Plush Teddy Bear. 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: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 28, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ 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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