Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 20 Jan 2026
SR/00158/26
Toy water gun withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Toy water gun) 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
- The toy water gun and backpack with a plastic water container shaped like a round giraffe. It has a hole at the top and a screw connector at the bottom. Product sold online, in particular via Alibaba and Frugoo.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The product contains small parts (the hose connector and the hook of the belt) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the product’s labelling lacks the required information, which can lead the user to lack the necessary information about the dangers of the product.
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
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00158/26
View official notice ↗
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