Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 28 Apr 2026
SR/01277/26
JOYIN squeeze toy stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (JOYIN squeeze 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
- Set of squeeze toys with pop-up figurines.
- Brand
- JOYIN
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 5816172
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy has a small part (the ear of the pop-up bunny figurine) that can easily detach. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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/01277/26
View official notice ↗
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