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Montessori Toy Busy Board sold via AliExpress — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on AliExpressDec 14, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Montessori Toy Busy Board sold via AliExpress — choking risk

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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of choking as when tested according to tension test, the buttons from the pentagon, the square and the triangle detached at forces included between 70 N and 80 N and fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. Similarly, the latches of the right and left doors detached at forces of 75 N and 85 N releasing the fastener screws. These components fit entirely within the small parts cylinder and the screws show sharp points. A young infant could place these parts in their mouth and choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.

Remedy

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product. 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

Wooden board with colourful shape pegs

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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