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Wrist Rattles — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingJan 21, 2022

Hazard

The product has been assessed as presenting a serious risk of choking as the seams of the wrist rattles broke at forces of under 60N. If the seams break, this produces small parts which fit into a small parts cylinder. If a baby or small child pulls on the seams, they may break, and a child may place the small part into their mouth and choke. The product also presents a risk of suffocation as the packaging in which the products were supplied was less than the minimum required thickness and there was also access to internal fibrous filling. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

Destruction of product at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

4 plush, soft-filled rattles, two of which were designed to be strapped around a baby’s wrist, while two could be worn as a sock or a glove.

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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