🧸 Product SK February 9, 2018

TOYS

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Choking
Category: Toys
Hazard: Small children may put some of the blocks (14 orange wheels) in the mouth and choke on them.
Origin: People's Republic of China

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 3139 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

120 days in total

May 17, 2026 September 14, 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? Some toy blocks have small orange wheels that can come off. A child could put one in their mouth and choke.

What's happening? A toy made in China has small parts that may break off. These parts are a choking hazard for small children.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or know someone who does, check this toy.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help finding a safe 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 · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small children may put some of the blocks (14 orange wheels) in the mouth and choke on them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published

February 9, 2018

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/299057

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

February 9, 2018

Days active

120

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

TOYS. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small children may put some of the blocks (14 orange wheels) in the mouth and choke on them. · Origin: People's Republic of China

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on February 9, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to 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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