Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 28 Apr 2026
OR/00045/26
Torch soft toy banned from sale over choking risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Torch soft 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
- Pale green and yellow soft toy in the shape of a centipede with headphones on its head.
- 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. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the relevant European standard EN 71-1
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
OR/00045/26
View official notice ↗
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