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3 in 1 Montessori Pull String Baby Toys sold via AliExpress — suffocation risk

UK OPSSMedium riskSuffocationSold on AliExpressDec 14, 2022
Photo from the official notice: 3 in 1 Montessori Pull String Baby Toys sold via AliExpress — suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: 3 in 1 Montessori Pull String Baby Toys sold via AliExpress — suffocation risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents an asphyxiation risk as the polymer cords have lengths of 295mm to 400mm, all more than the 220mm limit. A young child playing with the toy may get entangled in the cord and it may tighten around their neck, restricting the oxygen flow to the child’s brain. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.

Remedy

Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Fidget toy comprising polymer strands in various 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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