Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 5 Feb 2026
SR/00408/26
Soft toy stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of 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
- Grey plush figure in the shape of an animal with pink plush covering on the belly.
- 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 toy has small parts (the eyes) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, 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 European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00408/26
View official notice ↗
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