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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS DE May 15, 2026

VILAC — Cubes sonores de la ferme

Coloured musical blocks. Product sold online, in particular via www.ilovespeelgoed.nl.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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VILAC — Cubes sonores de la ferme
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has a small part (the end cap of the metal shaft with the coloured wooden rings) that can easily detach. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 3048700021021
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This alert was reported 120 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
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026

What is this? This is a children’s wooden farm toy made by VILAC. It has small metal parts with coloured rings that can come loose.

What's happening? The metal end cap with the rings can detach. A child could put it in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in the Netherlands and small children use it, you should check it now.

What should I do? Stop using the toy and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
VILAC
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has a small part (the end cap of the metal shaft with the coloured wooden rings) that can easily detach. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: France

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098846

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
VILAC — Cubes sonores de la ferme. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has a small part (the end cap of the metal shaft with the coloured wooden rings) that can easily detach. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. · Origin: France
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS and Germany.
▸ 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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