Physical & product hazards
Small parts & choking: risks and product recalls in Ireland
Toys and products that can shed small parts are a choking hazard for young children and a leading reason toys are recalled.
What it is
Small parts are pieces small enough for a young child to put in their mouth and choke on. Toys for children under three must not contain small parts that detach, and others must carry a warning.
Health effects
A small part that is swallowed or inhaled can block a young child's airway and cause choking, which can be life-threatening within minutes.
How it leads to a recall
Products are recalled when parts can detach too easily, when a toy breaks into small pieces, or when small parts are present in a toy aimed at under-threes — often cheap toys sold on online marketplaces.
What to do
Keep an affected product away from young children and return it for a refund. Learn infant and child choking first aid. In a choking emergency, call 112/999.
Recent Small parts & choking recalls
24 recalls we track mention small parts & choking, newest first.
TEMU recalls Plush Doll Anna Frozen due to choking risk from small parts
TEMU is recalling the Plush Doll Anna Frozen sold by DSN Toy due to a choking hazard. The toy has small parts that can detach, posing a risk to children.
Temu recalls Baby Play Mat & Ball Pit due to choking hazard
Temu is recalling the Baby Play Mat & Ball Pit sold by third-party seller Tong Cheng due to a choking risk. The toy has small parts that can detach and pose a danger to small children.
Temu recalls Swan plush due to choking hazard from small detachable parts
Temu is recalling a Swan plush toy sold on its platform due to a choking risk. The toy has small parts that can detach and pose a danger to young children.
TEMU recalls Plush Toy due to choking risk from small detachable parts
TEMU is recalling a Plush Toy sold by Xsheep due to a choking hazard. The toy contains small parts that could detach and pose a risk to young children.
Giant recalls SURELOCK bike lock LED keys due to choking risk
Giant Europe B.V is recalling various SURELOCK bike lock LED keys due to a choking hazard. The battery compartment of the LED keys can be easily accessed by children, posing a risk if batteries are swallowed.
The Works recalls My First Baby Spinner due to choking risk from small parts
The Works Stores Limited is recalling My First Baby Spinner due to a choking hazard. The product contains small balls that can pose a risk if a child puts them in their mouth.
SHEIN recalls Glow-In-The-Dark Ocean Animal Bath Toy set due to choking risk
SHEIN is recalling the Glow-In-The-Dark Ocean Animal Bath Toy set sold by Shantou Enchengbao Toys Co. Ltd. The toy poses a choking hazard due to a protruding part on the turtle toy that could be put in a child's mouth.
SHEIN recalls Gorilla Plush Toy due to choking risk from small parts
SHEIN is recalling the Gorilla Plush Toy sold on its marketplace. The toy poses a choking hazard as it contains small parts that can detach and accessible fibrous stuffing.
Muzammill Sher Limited Magnetic Game recalled due to choking and ingestion risk
The Muzammill Sher Limited Magnetic Game has been recalled due to a choking and ingestion hazard. The product contains small magnets that pose a risk to young children.
SHEIN recalls Electronic Plush Dog Toy due to choking risk from batteries
SHEIN is recalling the Electronic Plush Dog Toy sold by a third-party seller due to a risk of ingestion. The battery compartment cover is not secure, making batteries easily accessible, which could pose a choking hazard to children.
Vicloon teething toys recalled due to choking risk from small parts
Vicloon Teething Toys sold on Amazon are recalled due to a choking hazard. The toys have small parts that may detach and protruding parts that are too long, posing a risk to small children. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.
SHEIN recalls Robot Fish Bath Toy Set due to choking and chemical risk
SHEIN is recalling the Robot Fish Bath Toy Set sold on its marketplace due to a risk of choking and chemical hazards. The battery compartment can be easily opened, allowing small children access to button batteries, which poses a choking risk and potential gastrointestinal damage.
SHEIN recalls Mini Multi-Functional Busy Board due to choking risk
SHEIN is recalling the Mini Multi-Functional Busy Board Montessori Educational Early Learning Toy due to a choking hazard from detachable parts. The product was sold on the SHEIN marketplace by Shantou Kandila Toys Co. Ltd.
Ballerina Rabbit Plush Toy recalled due to choking and strangulation risk
The Ballerina Rabbit Plush Toy sold on AliExpress is recalled due to safety issues. The toy's long ears pose a choking and strangulation risk, and the stuffing material is accessible, which could lead to choking. The model number is CM054 35cm.
TEMU recalls Mini Doll Set due to choking risk from detachable parts
TEMU is recalling a Mini Doll Set sold on their platform due to a choking risk. The doll parts may detach and create small parts that could be a choking hazard for children.
Respirator Mask recalled due to asphyxiation and choking risks
A safety issue has been identified with a Respirator Mask sold on Amazon due to risks of asphyxiation, chemical exposure, choking, and microbiological hazards. The product has not been tested to the relevant safety standards and may not protect the wearer.
The Conqueror recalls Avengers Infinity Gauntlet Licensed Medal due to choking risk
Actionary Limited t/a The Conqueror is recalling the Avengers Infinity Gauntlet Licensed Medal due to a risk of choking and injuries from small magnets that could detach. This poses a danger to small children who might put the small parts in their mouths.
Qichen Fishing Toy recalled due to choking risk from small parts
The Qichen Fishing Toy has been recalled due to a choking hazard as it contains small parts. The product was sold on the eBay platform. Consumers are advised to discontinue use and discard the toy.
TEMU recalls Dog Plush Toy due to choking risk from detachable parts
TEMU is recalling a Dog Plush Toy sold on their platform due to a choking risk. The plastic muzzle and eye parts can detach, posing a hazard to children. Approximately 14 affected products are in the Republic of Ireland.
SHEIN recalls Silicone Baby Teething Rings due to choking risk
SHEIN is recalling Silicone Baby Teething Rings sold on their marketplace due to a choking hazard. The shield of the soother can detach and lacks ventilation holes, posing a risk to children.
SHEIN recalls 3pc baby teething toy set due to choking risk
SHEIN is recalling a 3pc Baby Teething Toy Set sold on its marketplace due to a choking hazard from protruding parts. The recall affects products sold by Dongguan Huihong Silicone Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.
MorisMos Giant Crocodile Plush Toy XXL recalled due to choking and suffocation risk
The Giant Crocodile Plush Toy XXL by MorisMos is recalled due to choking and suffocation hazards. The internal filling is accessible via a zip, and the packaging thickness is below permitted limits. Approximately 3 units were sold in the Republic of Ireland.
Xerteam 19Pcs Sensory Set recalled due to suffocation, choking and strangulation risks
The Xerteam 19Pcs Sensory Set sold on Amazon is recalled due to safety issues including risks of suffocation, choking, and strangulation. The product has small parts and strings that exceed safe lengths, posing hazards to children.
Toyzey My First Sports Bag plush toy recalled due to choking risk
My First Sports Bag plush toy sold on Amazon is being recalled due to a choking hazard. The product has small parts that can be accessed due to poor stitching, and the filling can become loose, posing a risk of choking. The brand is Toyzey.
Official sources
This page is general information, not medical advice. Always follow the official recall notice, and contact your GP, pharmacist or the HSE if you are worried about your health. In an emergency call 112 or 999.