Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Lithuania
Published 10 Nov 2026
SR/03204/26
Lip Smacker lip balm withdrawn from the market over choking risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Lip Smacker lip balm) 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
- Leave-on lip balm, designed to resemble a disposable "Fanta" cup.
- Brand
- Lip Smacker
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 5J05
- Made in
- United States
- Category
- Cosmetics
Why it's dangerous
Choking
The toy has small parts (the plastic adhesive label) 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
Compulsory
Notified by
Lithuania
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/03204/26
View official notice ↗
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