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🧸 Product PL RO SK August 26, 2022

Toys Group — Lalka

Doll made of textile material, battery powered (button cell batteries)

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Toys Group — Lalka
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking, Suffocation
Category
Toys
Hazard
Small part (metal zipper) may easily detach from the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child may put the small part and/or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. Furthermore, the battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button cell batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways, or could cause damages to the gastrointestinal tract.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5902553810691
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This alert was reported 1477 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? This is a soft toy called “Lalka.” It has small metal parts, stuffing, thin plastic packaging, and batteries that can be dangerous for small children.

What's happening? The toy’s zipper part can come off. Stuffing can be pulled out. The plastic bag is too thin. The battery door opens too easily.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or know a family with young kids in Poland, Romania, or Slovakia, this toy may be in their home.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if your child has played with it. Return it to where you bought it.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small part (metal zipper) may easily detach from the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child may put the small part and/or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. Furthermore, the battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button cell batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways, or could cause damages to the gastrointestinal tract. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 26, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006636

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Toys Group — Lalka. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking, Suffocation · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small part (metal zipper) may easily detach from the toy. The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A small child may put the small part and/or the stuffing material in...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Romania, 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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