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Kids Decorative Raindrop Cushion Pillow — suffocation risk

UK OPSSMedium riskSuffocationSold on EtsyJul 16, 2021

Hazard

This product poses a medium risk of suffocation as the supplied polymer bag was sufficiently large so as to be able to cover a child’s mouth and nose simultaneously. When measured it was found to have an average thickness 0.027mm, which is below the 0.038mm standard. It does not bear any warnings that this has been calculated to pose a risk. The product does not meet the requirements of the the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been withdrawn from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

3 dimensional wholly soft filled rain drop shaped cushion in grey and pink

Matching notices: same barcode or model

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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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