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🧸 Product DK IE LU July 3, 2026

New Wooden Hand Rattle

Wooden rattle, in the shape of a koala.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
New Wooden Hand Rattle
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has a protruding part. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 4, 2026 July 17, 2026

What is this? A new wooden hand rattle is a small toy for babies. It has a part that sticks out.

What's happening? The toy has a sharp or long piece that could hurt a baby. A baby could put it in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? This affects babies in Denmark, Ireland, or Luxembourg. Parents or caregivers should check their child’s toys.

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

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has a protruding part. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099457

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What is this product recall alert about?
New Wooden Hand Rattle. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has a protruding part. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 3, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, 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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