EU Safety Gate Alert
A soft toy dog with a battery compartment is being recalled because its small nose and eye parts can detach easily, posing a choking hazard for young children. The toy does not meet EU toy safety standards. The recall affects products distributed in Luxembourg and was ordered from retailers effective March 12, 2026.
- Product
- Soft toy in the shape of a dog with a batteries compartment. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 12/03/2026 Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 12/03/2026
- Reason
- The product has small parts (nose and eyes) that can easily detach. Small children 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-04-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- LU
- Distribution
- Luxembourg
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f25fafff-1ca3-4033-af4e-b2984f3c5c8c