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Newborn Sensory Toy sold via Etsy — choking & strangulation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingStrangulationSold on EtsyOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Newborn Sensory Toy sold via Etsy — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Newborn Sensory Toy sold via Etsy — 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 bells on the rattle) 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 black and white ribbon on the wooden ring was also measured at 500mm, greater than the maximum permissible of 300mm, thereby presenting a strangulation hazard. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Hinged case, 25x17x9cm, containing teddy bear, teething ring with rattle, rattle with bells, 60cm fabric square, 6cm wooden ring with ribbons, art cards and a soft-filled book.

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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