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Horse Carousel Musical Toy sold via Wish — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on WishOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Horse Carousel Musical Toy sold via Wish — 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 battery box tab) can be easily detached when the product is used. A young child may place the small part (the battery) in their mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, with the small part able to block a child’s airways and cause internal damage. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Hard plastic music box with three colourful horses inside a clear plastic window. There is a big plastic pink button on top to press and three small wheels at the bottom, along with a red switch and a battery enclosure. Product supplied in multiple colours.

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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