Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by Slovenia
Published 21 Jan 2026
SR/00187/26
Toothbrush subject to a consumer warning over choking risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Toothbrush) 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
- U- shaped toothbrush / teething toy with pink handle and owl sticker for brushing teeth and massaging gums. Due to its added play value (animal character) and ease of handling, it is additionally recognized as a toy suitable for children under 36 months. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 2025-OWLB
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Childcare articles
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The product has small parts (silicone brush) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Slovenia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00187/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.