A new wave of product recalls is affecting the youngest consumers. At the end of February, several creative games for children sold at Hema and Action were withdrawn from the market after asbestos was found in some items. Since Thursday, March 19, 2026, new toys have been added to the list. These are stress-relief figures intended for 3-year-old children.
“The products pose a health risk if damaged and the filling material leaks, as it may contain traces of asbestos,” reported RappelConso on its website on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
What to know about the toys
The “sea animals” and “gorillas” figurines were sold under the brand “Flypop’s,” which was not implicated in the first wave of recalls for asbestos-contaminated toys.
– For the “sea animals” figurines
These toys, sold in plastic packaging, were marketed from February 3, 2025, to February 27, 2026, in various stores throughout France, including JouéClub, La Grande Récré, Leclerc, Amazon, and Centrakor. RappelConso indicates that the list may not be exhaustive.
To identify them on your children’s shelves, here are some details:
– Barcode: 3301040372216
– Reference: 037221
– All batches are affected
– For the “gorillas” figurines
The gorillas were sold from February 4, 2025, to February 27, 2026, at JouéClub, King Jouet, Auchan, Amazon, Leclerc, and Maxibazar.
Here is what you need to know about the product:
– Barcode: 3301040372223
– Reference: 037222
– All batches are affected
A refund process has been set up. You have until June 18, 2026 to return the product to the point of sale. Meanwhile, make sure to keep the contaminated toys away from children.
