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‘Jingle Stick Shake’ with 10 metal bells — choking & suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSuffocationSold on eBayMar 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: ‘Jingle Stick Shake’ with 10 metal bells — choking & suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: ‘Jingle Stick Shake’ with 10 metal bells — choking & suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: ‘Jingle Stick Shake’ with 10 metal bells — choking & suffocation risk

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

Hazard

All of the bells were grippable and were detachable with a lower than permitted force. Once detached, the bells are capable of fitting in a small parts cylinder and present a serious risk of choking. The plastic packaging also had average plastic sheeting thicknesses of 0.024 mm and 0.024 mm which is less than the minimum prescribed thickness and presents a risk of suffocation. 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

10 bells attached to a colourful striped wooden handle, packaged in cellophane.

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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