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OkOk Animal Drag Snail Pull Along Toy — choking & strangulation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingStrangulationSuffocationSold on eBayMar 12, 2021
Photo from the official notice: OkOk Animal Drag Snail Pull Along Toy — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: OkOk Animal Drag Snail Pull Along Toy — choking & strangulation risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The ball attached to the cord did not pass the small ball test. The small part could be swallowed by a child and presents a serious risk of choking. The plastic packaging was also less than the minimum prescribed thickness, presenting a risk of suffocation. The product also contained a pull cord with a length of 385mm, in excess of the maximum 300mm, presenting a risk of strangulation. The cord also contains a sphere at the end which could allow the cord to tangle. This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Wooden pull along toy in a snail design, with jingles enclosed. Packaged in neon cardboard packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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