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Baby Elephant Rattle — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on eBayOct 1, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Baby Elephant Rattle — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as when tested according to the tension test, plastic pieces at the level of the embroideries of the cheeks detached at a force of 3 N and fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The bag, made of flexible plastics containing the toy, has an area of 274mm x 117mm and its average sheet thickness is 0.029mm, posing a potential asphyxiation hazard to young children. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has also 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

A baby rattle designed as an elephant head with an elongated neck as the handle. The toy has a soft to touch texture and multicolour, patterned appearance.

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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