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Pull along zebra toy — choking & strangulation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingStrangulationSold on eBayApr 16, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Pull along zebra toy — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Pull along zebra toy — choking & strangulation risk

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

Hazard

The product includes a ball on the end of a cord which doesn’t pass the small ball test. A child may put the small part attached by the cord in their mouth and choke. The product also presents a risk of strangulation as the cord was in excess of the maximum permissible length, and the ball on the end of the cord can allow it to tangle. The product does not meet the requirements of 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

Zebra wooden toy with pull along string, packaged in transparent plastic bag.

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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