Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by Ireland
Published 20 Oct 2026
SR/02970/26
The Works - Playworks spiner toy withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (The Works - Playworks spiner 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
- Spiner toy with suction-cup base, intended for babies/toddlers.
- Brand
- The Works - Playworks
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy has small parts (small balls) that can easily detach. A small child could 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
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02970/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 20 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.