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Baby Shark Soft Toy — burns & choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsChokingChemicalSold on eBayOct 1, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Baby Shark Soft Toy — burns & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Baby Shark Soft Toy — burns & choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk and risk of choking as the battery cover can be removed without the aid of a tool. The button cell batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children, and subsequently also presenting a burns hazard by causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product also presents a risk of burns as the short-circuit causes a smoke release and generates a maximum temperature. The overheating poses a burns hazard to consumers. 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 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

Baby plush shark teddy singing soft toys available in yellow, pink and blue.

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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