Stopped at the border
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 25 Jun 2026
SR/01859/26
Soft toy stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import 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
- Green plush toy resembling the Grinch.
- 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
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The soft toy has a small part (the nose) 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
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01859/26
View official notice ↗
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