Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by Austria
Published 18 Aug 2026
SR/02319/26
Hello Kitty key ring with soft toy recalled over choking risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Hello Kitty key ring with 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
- Plush cat (white and blue) with removable red and blue clothing; removable belt with mesh and fox head mask; carabiner on the head; clasp with pendant attached by needle to the ear//white plush cat with beaded skirt; key ring with carabiner on the head; with border and chains made of fake gems and beads and mesh on the ear.
- Brand
- Hello Kitty
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy contains small parts (pendant, fox head masks, chains on the ear, beads on the skirt, key rings and carabiner) that may 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
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Austria
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02319/26
View official notice ↗
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