Sales banned
Compulsory measure
Notified by Croatia
Published 10 Sep 2026
SR/02484/26
YOYOSO soft toy banned from sale over choking risk
EU authorities banned the sale of this product (YOYOSO 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
- Khaki-striped soft toy in the shape of a cat.
- Brand
- YOYOSO
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The product has small parts (eyes) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams. A small child may also put it 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
Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Croatia
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02484/26
View official notice ↗
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