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Huggy Wuggy Plush Toy — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationJun 20, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Huggy Wuggy Plush Toy — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of suffocation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible due to poor construction and stitching of the toy. If the stuffing becomes accessible during use, a child may access the stuffing and place it in the mouth, presenting a suffocation hazard. The product also does not possess the required labelling. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Plush toy in the form of ‘Huggy Wuggy’, a video game villain, with black fluffy body and multicoloured speckles, yellow hands and feet and big red mouth with sharp teeth.

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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