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🧸 Product FR December 23, 2022

Mellipou — Attache sucette

Soother holder with a cloud at the end followed by a ribbon and a silicone ring. Product also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mellipou — Attache sucette
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Strangulation
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
The product has small detachable parts (plastic clip and plastic ring), which the child can easily access, put in the mouth and choke. In addition, the soother holder is too long and may lead to strangulation of a child.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1263 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
22 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 8, 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 baby soother clip called Mellipou has small plastic parts that can break off. The long cord can wrap around a baby’s neck.

What's happening? The small parts may be swallowed or choked on. The cord can strangle a child if it gets too tight.

Does this affect me? If you have this clip in France, your baby could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The product has small detachable parts (plastic clip and plastic ring), which the child can easily access, put in the mouth and choke. In addition, the soother holder is too long and may lead to strangulation of a child. · Origin: France

First published
December 23, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007323

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mellipou — Attache sucette. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The product has small detachable parts (plastic clip and plastic ring), which the child can easily access, put in the mouth and choke. In addition, the soothe...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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