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HCYH Giant Size Stuffed Crocodile / Alligator Soft Plush Toy — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AmazonOct 22, 2021
Photo from the official notice: HCYH Giant Size Stuffed Crocodile / Alligator Soft Plush Toy — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: HCYH Giant Size Stuffed Crocodile / Alligator Soft Plush Toy — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of choking as when tested according to the torque test, the buckle of the zipper broke at a torque of 0.10N.m and fits entire within the small parts cylinder. A young child may place the small parts into their mouth and block their airways. The stuffing material in the toy is also accessible when the zipper is opened. 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 (Amazon).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A large grey stuffed soft toy, which is described as being a crocodile or alligator, measuring approximately 60cm by 100cm in size.

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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