Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026
📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Product: Soft toys
Brand: Soft
Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Hazards: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance
What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.
Case #SR/02073/26 |
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Recall Summary
| Product | Soft toys |
| Brand | Soft |
| Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Case Number | SR/02073/26 |
| Hazard | Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Non-Compliance |
| Source | 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate |
Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
1. Recall Summary
The notifying country, United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland, has issued a recall for a product identified under case number SR/02073/26. The product is a soft toy marketed under the name “Squeezy Dumplings.” The recall was initiated due to a chemical risk identified during official testing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive. The distributor has been ordered to stop sales and to recall the product from end users. The date of entry into force for these measures is listed as unknown.
2. Affected Products
– Product category: Toys
– Product type: Soft toys
– Product name: Squeezy Dumplings
– Brand: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Model / type number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Description: The product is described as a plastic “basket style” pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy.
3. Hazard Information
– Risk type: Chemical
– Danger: The product has an excessive concentration of benzene, with a measured value of 0.002%. Benzene is mutagenic and causes cancer. Exposure to large amounts may also cause a burning feeling throughout the digestive tract and skin irritation.
– Compliance: The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
– Risk level: Serious risk
4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the distributor has been ordered to recall the product from end users. Consumers who have purchased this product should follow the instructions provided by the distributor or retailer regarding the return or disposal of the item. Specific consumer action steps beyond the recall order are not detailed in the recall notice.
5. Official Remedy
– Measure type: Stop of sales (ordered by the distributor)
– Measure type: Recall of the product from end users (ordered by the distributor)
– Date of entry into force for measures: Unknown
– Type of economic operator to whom measures were ordered: Distributor
– Type of economic operator taking notified measures: Distributor
– Remedy details: The official remedy is the recall of the product from end users. Specific details regarding refund, replacement, or repair are not specified in the recall notice.
6. Contact Information
– Case number: SR/02073/26
– EU Safety Gate reference link: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099572
– Company recall code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Distributor contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer contact information: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Notifying country authority: Not specified in the recall notice.
Additional Notes
– The product images are available at the following URLs (as provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227574
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227575
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11227576
– No other hazards, such as fire hazard, are explicitly stated in the source data. The only risk type listed is “Chemical.”
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 Soft toys?
A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/02073/26).
Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Soft toys?
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 Soft toys?
A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.
Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?
A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.
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