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🧸 Product FR IE LU January 30, 2026

Jouet en peluche de Capybara de 22 cm/8,66 pouces- Nom figurant sur l'emballage: Plush toys

Brown and green plush toy in the shape of a capybara wearing a frog head cover and a detachable frog mask. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sl25060321981221271) and Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Jouet en peluche de Capybara de 22 cm/8,66 pouces- Nom figurant sur l'emballage:  Plush toys
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Strangulation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put stuffing material in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the loop of the mask could become trapped around the neck of the child, leading to strangulation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 2510060249219
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📈 Timeline
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 2026
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What is this? A small plush toy shaped like a capybara. The toy has a mask with a loop.

What's happening? The stuffing inside the toy can come out easily. The mask loop could wrap around a child’s neck.

Does this affect me? This affects young children who play with small toys.

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

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put stuffing material in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the loop of the mask could become trapped around the neck of the child, leading to strangulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 30, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097221

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What is this product recall alert about?
Jouet en peluche de Capybara de 22 cm/8,66 pouces- Nom figurant sur l'emballage: Plush toys. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put stuffing material in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the loop of the mask could become trapped around the neck...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 30, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Ireland, and Luxembourg.
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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