EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Childcare articles and children's equipment
Playpen Galactica “Play Pen with Play House” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02594/26
Summary
The Galactica “Play Pen with Play House” playpen poses a serious choking risk because its suction cups can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. The product fails to meet EU Toy Safety Directive requirements, leading to an import rejection at the border in Northern Ireland.
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Product
Playpen — Galactica
- Brand
- Galactica
- Name / model
- Play Pen with Play House · GT-BP04
- Batch number(s)
- 2025.12
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Baby playpen with plastic panels including bear-shaped cut out, attached with suction cups.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small parts (the suction cups) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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