Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 19 Jan 2026
SR/00143/26
Dodowin soft Toy stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Dodowin soft Toy) after it was found to pose a choking and strangulation risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Battery-operated plush dog wearing a fabric collar with lead, bowl, bone toys and carrier. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Brand
- Dodowin
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChokingStrangulation
The product has small parts which can easily detach (dog's nose). A small child could put them into the mouth and choke. Moreover, there are no warnings to indicate that the product is supplied with a cord, which may present a strangulation hazard to young children if left unattended.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00143/26
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