Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 10 Feb 2026
OR/00015/26
Torch plush toy withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Torch plush toy) after it was found to pose a choking risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Plush toy in the shape of a grey plush kitten with a zipper on its belly.
- Brand
- Torch
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible when the zipper is opened. A small child could put stuffing material in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
OR/00015/26
View official notice ↗
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