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🧸 Product GB June 9, 2017

Pillow Pets — Grow Pets Pillow

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Pillow Pets — Grow Pets Pillow
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Strangulation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The zip puller and battery compartment spring can detach easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment is easily accessible and the compartment wire is too lon
Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3383 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.
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? Pillow Pets — Grow Pets Pillow is a soft toy that can be used as a pillow. It has a zipper pull and a battery cover that may come off too easily.

What's happening? The small parts that come off can be a choking or strangulation hazard for small children. The battery cover can also be opened too easily.

Does this affect me? This affects parents or caregivers of small children in Great Britain who own this toy.

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

🤖 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: Toys · Hazard: The zip puller and battery compartment spring can detach easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment is easily accessible and the compartment wire is too lon · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 9, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/263627

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pillow Pets — Grow Pets Pillow. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The zip puller and battery compartment spring can detach easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment is easily accessible and the comp...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 9, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
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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