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23/30/40cm Rabbit Plush Toy sold via AliExpress — choking & strangulation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingStrangulationSold on AliExpressOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 23/30/40cm Rabbit Plush Toy sold via AliExpress — choking & strangulation 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 beads from the cheeks) 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. The product also presents a strangulation hazard as the bag can be removed from the rabbit, and has fixed loops of 525mm, greater than the maximum permissible of 380mm. 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 recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

A white fur rabbit with plastic blue eyes, a gingham top, holding a blue plush bag with beading shoulder strap.

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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