Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 22 Sep 2026
SR/02594/26
Galactica playpen stopped at the EU border over choking risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (Galactica playpen) 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
- Baby playpen with plastic panels including bear-shaped cut out, attached with suction cups.
- Brand
- Galactica
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- 2025.12
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Childcare articles
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The product contains small parts (the suction cups) that can 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02594/26
View official notice ↗
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