Consumer warning
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 11 May 2026
SR/01416/26
Soft toy with key ring subject to a consumer warning over choking risk
EU authorities issued a consumer warning about this product (Soft toy with key ring) 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
- Soft toy with a key ring. Dimensions: diameter approximately 4 cm, length approximately 9.5 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 20250101
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Childcare articles
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The product has small parts (eye, clip) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in their 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
Warning consumers of the risks
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01416/26
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.