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🧸 Product IE January 31, 2025

Penguin Shaped Cushion

A penguin-shaped novelty cushion. Product sold online, in particular via www.therange.co.uk.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Penguin Shaped Cushion
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The product includes a long red scarf which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 98281923
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This alert was reported 482 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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 soft cushion shaped like a penguin. It has a long red scarf that a child could wrap around their neck.

What's happening? The scarf can get caught and tighten around a child’s neck. This may cause strangulation.

Does this affect me? If you have a child under 3 years old, check the cushion now.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing 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: Strangulation · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product includes a long red scarf which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 31, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10092835

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What is this product recall alert about?
Penguin Shaped Cushion. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product includes a long red scarf which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 31, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
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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