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Pink Plush Teddy Bear sold via Wish — choking & suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSuffocationSold on WishOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Pink Plush Teddy Bear sold via Wish — choking & suffocation 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 plastic nose LED lights and zip pull) can be easily detached when the product 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 and cause internal damage. The zip provides access to fibrous filling, which could also be swallowed by a child and present a risk of asphyxiation. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

OPSS is requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Teddy bear, 34cm tall, with hard plastic eyes and nose, ribbon around neck. Zip in back gives access to fibrous filling and battery box. The screw was missing from the battery box as received

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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