Listing removed online
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 3 Feb 2026
SR/00383/26
Soft toy removed from online marketplaces over choking risk
EU authorities had online listings removed for this product (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
- Soft toy in the form of a black cat, 30 cm/11.8 inches. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 202504A
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy has small parts (the nose) that can easily detach. A small child may put it 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
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00383/26
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.