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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS AT BG FR MT SK March 6, 2026

TOI-TOYS — PUFFERZ yoyo Puffer figure sand - stretchable 33 cm 264 g 6 ass.

Yoyo Puffer toy with figure sand, stretchable 33 cm, 264 g, assortment in six colours. Product sold online, in particular via www.toi-toys.com.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
TOI-TOYS — PUFFERZ yoyo Puffer figure sand - stretchable 33 cm 264 g 6 ass.
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8714627012316
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 82 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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 stretchy toy shaped like a yoyo. It is filled with sand that may have asbestos in it.

What's happening? The toy might break open. If it does, the sand inside could spill out. Asbestos in the sand can be harmful.

Does this affect me? This toy was sold in the Netherlands, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Malta, and Slovakia. If you have this toy, you may 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098075

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What is this product recall alert about?
TOI-TOYS — PUFFERZ yoyo Puffer figure sand - stretchable 33 cm 264 g 6 ass.. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of C...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Malta, 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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