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🧸 Product LU February 13, 2026

Soft toy

Soft toy in the shape of a capybara with a scarf, a Christmas hat and a keyring. Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN (Unique identifier: sl25090928921762626).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Soft toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Strangulation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product has a small part that can easily detach (key ring). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the scarf of the toy is too long. It may wrap around the neck of a child and lead to strangulation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 210 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
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 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 toy with a small key-ring part and a long scarf. The key ring can come off. The scarf is too long.

What's happening? The toy can choke or strangle small children. The key ring may detach. The scarf may wrap around a child’s neck.

Does this affect me? If you have a small child or know one who plays with this toy, check it now.

What should I do? Stop using the toy. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has a small part that can easily detach (key ring). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the scarf of the toy is too long. It may wrap around the neck of a child and lead to strangulation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097869

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What is this product recall alert about?
Soft toy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has a small part that can easily detach (key ring). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the scarf of the toy is too long. It may wrap around the neck of a child...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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