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🧸 Product FR IE LU May 15, 2026

Whale Fountain, Jouets de bain pour bébé, jouets de bain pour tout-petits de 1 à 3 ans

Battery-operated bath toy in the form of a white whale. The toy can spray water. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sa25062654603322639).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Whale Fountain, Jouets de bain pour bébé, jouets de bain pour tout-petits de 1 à 3 ans
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product has small parts (protective cover) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
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) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
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 baby bath toy shaped like a whale. It has a small cover that can come off.

What's happening? The small cover can detach easily. A child might put it in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have a child aged 1 to 3 years in France, this toy could be risky.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safer 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: The product has small parts (protective cover) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

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/10098888

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What is this product recall alert about?
Whale Fountain, Jouets de bain pour bébé, jouets de bain pour tout-petits de 1 à 3 ans. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has small parts (protective cover) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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: France, Ireland, and Luxembourg.
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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