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🧸 Product FR IE LU May 29, 2026

Peluche pingouin verte

Soft toy in the form of a penguin with black eyes. Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN (unique identifier: sl2408045166759776).

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Peluche pingouin verte
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has small parts (the eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR, IE, LU.
📈 Timeline
12 days active so far
May 30, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? This is a green penguin plush toy. It has small eyes that can come off.

What's happening? The eyes may detach easily. A small child could swallow them and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy and a small child, they could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has small parts (the eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
6 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098957

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peluche pingouin verte. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has small parts (the eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 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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