Pinch Family squeeze toy withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Pinch Family squeeze 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
- Squeeze toy in the shape of a doughnut toy.
- Brand
- Pinch Family
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
The plastic material of the product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values up to 13% and 0.015% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Moreover, small parts may easily detach (plastic shapes and balls). A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them.
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.