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🧸 Product FR July 16, 2021

Soft toy

Colourful Pokemon soft toy Mr Mime 20cm. The product was also sold online, in particular, via AliExpress

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Soft toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Suffocation
Category
Toys
Hazard
Small parts may easily detach form the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put small parts or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke on them.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 1888 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
122 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 16, 2026
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What is this? A soft toy from China may have small parts or loose stuffing that can come off.

What's happening? The seams on the toy are weak. Small parts or stuffing can detach and be a choking hazard.

Does this affect me? If you have a small child, this toy could be dangerous for them.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before giving any other soft toys to a child.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small parts may easily detach form the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put small parts or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke on them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 16, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003500

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Soft toy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small parts may easily detach form the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put small parts or the stuffing mater...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 16, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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