Growing unicorn animals

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Growing unicorn animals
Alert NumberSR/03637/25
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryLithuania
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberH-1A
Published24 October 2025

Risk Description

The unicorn figurine expands more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurine to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy set of twelve coloured (pink, blue, yellow and green) capsules. Inside each capsule is a compressed soft foam figure in the shape of an unicorn of various shapes.

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