Parents urged to 'check' viral toys following 'dangerous chemicals' recall

Certain lookalikes could pose a serious safety risk to kids09:39, 14 Jul 2026Parents have been urged to check one viral toy their child might have over 'chemical concerns'. The alert has been raised as some imitation versions have been found to fail basic UK toy safety checks, and they could be a risk to children's health.‌In an Instagram post, the consumer experts at Which? reported that families should check whether their child has a potentially dangerous toy in their collection. They said: "These squeezy collectables have taken over playgrounds this year."‌Their blind packaging leads to surprise reveals and kids trading them at school. So, even if you know yours is genuine, it is best to check that your child hasn't brought another home in a swap that could be risking their health.‌'Squ