Key ring with soft toy Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01711/26, was issued by the notifying country of Finland on 18 May 2026. The product is a key ring with a soft toy, sold under the brand Sanrio, with the product name “Kuromi.” The recall was initiated because the product poses a choking risk to young children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the European standard EN 71-1. The measure ordered by the relevant economic operator is destruction of the product.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Key ring with soft toy (keychain with plush “Kuromi” figure with a black hood and a black plastic clip)
– Brand: Sanrio
– Name: Kuromi
– Type/Model Number: KUME
– Batch Number: H25-94
– Barcode: 678634521637
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Finland
– Category: Toys
– Type: Consumer
– Risk Level: Serious risk
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The danger identified in the recall notice is that the product has small parts that can easily detach. Specifically, the round ends of the hood cords can detach. Small children may put these detached parts in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1. The risk type is listed as “Choking.”

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure ordered is destruction of the product. Consumers who have purchased this key ring with soft toy should follow the instructions provided by the importer or the relevant economic operator in Finland. The notice does not specify a specific consumer action such as returning the product to a store or contacting a customer service line. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and to dispose of it in a manner that prevents access by small children. For specific instructions, consumers should refer to the official recall notice or contact the importer.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the relevant economic operator is destruction of the product. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Importer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 18 May 2026. No alternative remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair is specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099199
– Case Number: SR/01711/26
– Notifying Country: Finland
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further information should consult the Safety Gate alert page linked above or contact the national consumer safety authority in Finland.

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