Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 17 Jul 2026
SR/02073/26
Soft toys recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Soft toys) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Plastic ‘basket style’ pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy.
- 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
Chemical
The product has an excessive concentration of benzene (measured value: 0.002%). Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. Exposure to large amounts may also cause a burning feeling throughout the digestive tract and skin irritation.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02073/26
View official notice ↗
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