Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 10, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Expandable toy
Brand: Expandable
Country: Lithuania
Hazards: Choking Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/01955/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Expandable toy |
| Brand | Expandable |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Case Number | SR/01955/26 |
| Hazard | Choking Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry
Case Number: SR/01955/26
Notifying Country: Lithuania
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Date of Entry: Not specified in the recall notice.
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1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, Lithuania, has reported a recall for a product identified as “Growing unicorn animals,” an expandable toy. The recall is based on a serious risk of choking and non-compliance with EU safety regulations. The product is a set of twelve colored capsules, each containing a compressed soft foam figure in the shape of a unicorn. The recall action was ordered by the importer and involves the withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force of the measures is listed as unknown.
2. Affected Products
– Product Name: Growing unicorn animals
– Product Type: Expandable toy
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / Type Number: HS-4978/864
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 5865033230320
– Description: A set of twelve colored (red, blue, yellow, orange, and green) capsules. Inside each capsule is a compressed soft foam figure in the shape of a unicorn of various shapes.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
3. Hazard Information
The product poses a choking hazard due to its physical properties. According to the recall notice, the product expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts the product in their mouth or swallows it, contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the product to expand. This expansion can result in occlusion of the respiratory tract or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. No specific instructions for consumers (e.g., stop using, return to store, or dispose of the product) are provided in the source data. Consumers are advised to check the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updates or additional instructions. If information is not in the source, write “Not specified in the recall notice.”
5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the competent authority is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Importer. The category of measure is withdrawal. The date of entry into force of the measure is listed as unknown. No information regarding a refund, replacement, or repair is provided in the source data.
6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Lithuania
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099517
– Case Number: SR/01955/26
– Importer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.
Disclaimer: This record is compiled exclusively from the provided EU Safety Gate data. No independent testing, analysis, or editorial judgment has been applied. For the most current information, consumers should consult the official EU Safety Gate portal.
Recall Timeline
- **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
- **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
- **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I identify the recalled Expandable toy?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01955/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Expandable toy?
A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Expandable toy?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
Q: What if my child has already used this product?
A: Check for any signs of injury. Monitor closely and contact a healthcare provider if concerned.
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