Soft toy banned from sale over chemical risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (Soft toy) after it was found to pose a chemical and 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 shape of a panda with a suction cup.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
The toy has small parts (eyes and nose) that can easily detach. A small child may put them 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. Additionally, the suction cup of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 16% and 11% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
What the authorities did
Source
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.