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🧸 Product LU IE February 18, 2022

Toy set

Set of 12 plastic eggs in various colours containing each a surprise toy. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Toy set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Suffocation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The plastic foil packaging bag is too thin and poses a suffocation risk. In addition, the toy contains small parts (surprise toys). The product lacks the appropriate age warning, therefore a small child could be given the toy, put it in the mouth and choke on it.
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
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Other: For buyers who bought the toy more than 90 days ago
  • sellers are asked to warn & organize recall
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1668 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A toy set with thin plastic bags and small surprise toys inside.

What's happening? The plastic bags can suffocate a child. The small toys can choke a child.

Does this affect me? If you have small children in Luxembourg or Ireland, this could be a danger.

What should I do? Stop using the bags and toys. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic foil packaging bag is too thin and poses a suffocation risk. In addition, the toy contains small parts (surprise toys). The product lacks the appropriate age warning, therefore a small child could be given the toy, put it in the mouth and choke on it. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005570

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What is this product recall alert about?
Toy set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The plastic foil packaging bag is too thin and poses a suffocation risk. In addition, the toy contains small parts (surprise toys). The product lacks the appropriate age warning, therefore a small ch...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 18, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Luxembourg and Ireland.
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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