Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Hungary
Published 28 Apr 2026
SR/01301/26
Soft toy withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal 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
- A battery operated soft toy in the shape of a dog with a polka-dot bow around its neck, that barks and crawls. Available in white or with black or brown polka-dots.
- 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
Choking
The toy has small parts (the eyes and nose) that can easily detach. A small child may put them 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
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Hungary
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01301/26
View official notice ↗
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