Urgent Recall Notice for Sensory Caterpillar Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Date of Publication: May 31, 2024

The French General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs, and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has issued an urgent recall notice for a popular children’s product. The Recall_2024-05-0184 concerns the "Sensory Caterpillar" toy, which lacks a brand name but is identified by its model or reference number 599597. Distributed in France by Gifi, this brightly colored toy has been determined to pose a significant choking hazard to young children.

Risks Announced

The recall has been issued due to the risk of ingestion of small parts that can detach from the toy, posing a serious danger of internal damages and choking for young users. This hazard necessitates immediate action from consumers to prevent any incidents.

Who Is Affected?

This recall specifically targets families with young children who have purchased or possess the 599597 Sensory Caterpillar. Given the toy was available for purchase from August 10, 2022, until its recall on May 30, 2024, a significant number of consumers could potentially be affected.

Recommended Actions

Consumers in possession of the recalled toy should cease its use immediately and return it to their nearest Gifi store for a full refund. The DGCCRF emphasizes the importance of heeding this recall to safeguard against potential injury.

For further assistance or for more information on the recall process, consumers can contact the provided number: 0553405454.

Product Recall Details

This recall is effective immediately, with the procedure set to conclude on July 13, 2024. Consumers are urged to act swiftly to ensure their safety and well-being.

For up-to-date information on product recalls, please visit: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/, the official site for dangerous product alerts.

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