Sterimar Dolphin Plush Toy recall, choking hazard warning

MCCAA Malta News

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

MCCAA issued a safety warning for Sterimar Dolphin Plush Toys distributed through pharmacies in Malta and Gozo. The toy's eye components may detach, posing a choking hazard for infants and young children. Distribution has been halted and pharmacies notified; consumers are urged to immediately stop using and safely dispose of the product.

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MCCAA identified a safety hazard with Sterimar Dolphin Plush Toys supplied as promotional items through pharmacies in Malta and Gozo. The toy's eye components can detach and present a choking hazard, particularly for infants and young children. All necessary measures have been taken to stop distribution and inform pharmacies of the recall.

Consumers who received this product should immediately stop using it and dispose of it safely. As the toy was supplied free of charge as a promotional item, the normal remedy provisions for recalled products do not apply—no replacement or refund is available. Consumers should verify product safety via the EU Safety Gate platform before purchase.

What to do next

Stop using the Sterimar Dolphin Plush Toy immediately
Safely dispose of the toy
Check the EU Safety Gate platform before purchasing products to verify product safety

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Last updated on 01 Apr, 2026

Press Release | 'Sterimar' Dolphin Plush Toy

The MCCAA would like to inform the public about the dangers associated with a dolphin plush toy (soft toy) which was supplied by the ‘Sterimar’ brand and distributed through pharmacies in Malta and Gozo. A potential safety issue has been identified involving the toy’s eye components, which may detach and pose a choking hazard, particularly for infants and young children. All necessary measures have been taken to stop distribution and inform pharmacies of this recall. This precautionary action is being taken as a safety measure.

Consumers who may have been given the above-mentioned product are urged to immediately stop using it and dispose of the toy safely. As this dolphin plush toy was supplied free of charge as a promotional product, the provision of a remedy that is normally attributed to a recalled product does not apply in this case.

Consumers are always reminded to check the Safety Gate platform before purchasing products, in order to verify whether a product they are about to purchase has been listed as dangerous: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport

For any queries relating to this product kindly get in touch with the Market Surveillance Directorate on [email protected].