Growing unicorn animals
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/03637/25 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | H-1A |
| Published | 24 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.