EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Bubble producing toy “BUBBLE CRAB” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03397/25
Summary
Small parts (suction cups) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Bubble producing toy
- Name / model
- BUBBLE CRAB · X18001
- Barcode
- 2504300332691
- Category
- Toys
- Bubble producing toy, in the shape of a red crab, intended for children aged 18 months and up. The toy blows bubbles from its mouth and bears suction cups on its back. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (suction cups) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/07/2025
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