Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 13 Feb 2026
SR/00542/26
POP MART soft toy banned from sale over choking risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (POP MART 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
- Brown soft toy. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
- Brand
- POP MART
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 20250718
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy has small parts (foot) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00542/26
View official notice ↗
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