Expandable toy Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

1. Recall Summary
This recall notice, case number SR/01955/26, was issued by the notifying country of Lithuania and published on the EU Safety Gate system. The product is an expandable toy sold under the name “Growing unicorn animals.” The product is a set of twelve colored capsules, each containing a compressed soft foam figure in the shape of a unicorn. The toy is designed to expand when placed in water. The recall was initiated due to a serious risk of choking and non-compliance with EU safety regulations. The product originates from the People’s Republic of China. The measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The date of entry into force of the measure is listed as unknown.

2. Affected Products
– Product Category: Toys
– Product Name: Growing unicorn animals
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Type/Model Number: HS-4978/864
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: 5865033230320
– Description: A set of twelve colored capsules (red, blue, yellow, orange, and green). Inside each capsule is a compressed soft foam figure in the shape of a unicorn of various shapes.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Lithuania
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a serious risk of choking. The specific danger is that 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 (blockage of the airway) or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure ordered is the withdrawal of the product from the market. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately. Specific instructions for consumers regarding return or disposal of the product are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the market withdrawal measure. Consumers should check the official EU Safety Gate alert for any updated consumer guidance or contact the retailer or importer for further instructions.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the authorities is the withdrawal of the product from the market. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Importer. The date of entry into force of this measure is listed as unknown. No specific remedy for consumers (such as a refund, replacement, or repair) is explicitly stated in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099517
– Case Number: SR/01955/26
– Notifying Country: Lithuania
– Importer: The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the Importer, but the name of the importer is not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are directed to the EU Safety Gate alert for the most current information.

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