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Fairy Tale Animal Finger Puppets sold via eBay — choking risk

UK OPSSMedium riskChokingSold on eBayOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Fairy Tale Animal Finger Puppets sold via eBay — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Fairy Tale Animal Finger Puppets sold via eBay — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as small parts (the wooden beak and mouth from the puppets) can be easily produced when the rattle is used. A young child may place the small part in their mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, with the small part able to block a child’s airways. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The seller has withdrawn the products from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Felt finger puppet set including garden basket and five farmyard animals, supplied in transparent plastic packaging with limited traceability.

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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