Penguin Shaped Cushion
Penguin Shaped Cushion was recalled on 31 January 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00463/25. Strangulation risk reported by Ireland. The product includes a long red scarf which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation.
| Alert Number | SR/00463/25 |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 31 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The product includes a long red scarf which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/11/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/11/2024
Product Description
A penguin-shaped novelty cushion. Product sold online, in particular via www.therange.co.uk.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Penguin Shaped Cushion.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.