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🧸 Product FR UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC September 26, 2025

PETIT BATEAU — Soft toy

Soft toy, in the shape of a whale. All batches are affected. Product sold online, in particular via Petit-bateau.fr and Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
PETIT BATEAU — Soft toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put stuffing material in their mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 305 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 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? This is a soft toy made by Petit Bateau. The stuffing inside can come out easily.

What's happening? A child could pull out the stuffing and put it in their mouth. This could cause choking.

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

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

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
PETIT BATEAU
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put stuffing material in their mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 26, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095992

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
PETIT BATEAU — Soft toy. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child could put stuffing material in their mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 26, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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