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🧸 Product PL EE SK February 17, 2023

Polesie — Hanging Rattle

Plastic rattle toy, 48 cm long, intended to be hung across a cradle, a cot or a stroller. The product is composed of three bears and six balls. At both ends, there are plastic white handles for fixing the toy.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Polesie — Hanging Rattle
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has protruding parts (handles). A child could put these into the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking.
Origin
Belarus

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4810344071569
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1198 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 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 baby toy called a hanging rattle made by Polesie. It has handles that stick out.

What's happening? The handles can go into a baby’s mouth. This could block the baby’s throat and make it hard to breathe.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in Poland, Estonia, or Slovakia, your baby could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before giving your baby another 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Polesie
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has protruding parts (handles). A child could put these into the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking. · Origin: Belarus

First published
February 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007801

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Polesie — Hanging Rattle. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has protruding parts (handles). A child could put these into the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking. · Origin: Belarus
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Estonia, and Slovakia.
▸ 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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