Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 26 Mar 2026
SR/00930/26
Soother holder stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Soother holder) 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
- Plastic soother holders packaged in the shape of a koala, a dog, a penguin and a duck. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0FPLD6XP1).
- 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
- Childcare articles
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The product contains small parts that can easily detach (detachable fastener). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00930/26
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.