The Ministry of Commerce banned the sale of that toy

The Ministry of Commerce decided to recall a toy from the market that was determined to pose a risk of suffocation and injury to children. In the notification published in the Unsafe Product Information System (GÜBİS), it was stated that the toy did not meet safety standards due to its small parts and cord length.

The Ministry of Commerce decided to recall a toy that was determined not to comply with safety standards within the scope of market surveillance and control.

According to the notification published by the Ministry in the Unsafe Product Information System (GÜBİS) on November 5, 2026, the HL-3004 model "Pool Duck Fishing Rod" toy belonging to the Water Toys brand was banned from being placed on the market.

Upon examination, it was determined that the toy did not meet the relevant safety standards in terms of small parts and cord length.

The Ministry reported that the product poses a risk of suffocation due to these non-conformities. Injury was included among the risks posed by the product in the GÜBİS registration.

It was stated that the toy originating from Türkiye belonged to the Hilal Plastik-İdris Altuntaş company.

It was decided on October 21, 2026 to ban the product from being placed on the market and to collect it within the scope of the Toy Safety Regulation and related standards. The decision was announced to the public via GÜBİS on November 5.