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Picture book Ladybird, Peppa Pig, Duggee “Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00024/26
Summary
The glitter varnish finish on the cover of the books is lifting and can be peeled off, generating small parts 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Picture book — Ladybird, Peppa Pig, Duggee
- Brand
- Ladybird, Peppa Pig, Duggee
- Name / model
- Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee · 9780241321539/ 009, 9780241448625/ 002-003, 9780241476406/ 002, 9780241476772/ 002 - 003, 9781405947350/ 003
- Category
- Other - Books
- Softcover picture books, intended for children featuring the character Peppa Pig and on one title the character Duggee. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Recall information: https://www.penguin.co.uk/about/company-articles/product-recall-peppa-pig-and-hey-duggee-books
What is the risk?
- The glitter varnish finish on the cover of the books is lifting and can be peeled off, generating small parts 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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