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Multi-coloured Egg Shakers sold via Amazon — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AmazonMar 13, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Multi-coloured Egg Shakers sold via Amazon — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Multi-coloured Egg Shakers sold via Amazon — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as when drop tests and impact tests were performed, several of the eggs broke open releasing the small inner balls. All of these detached balls fit entirely inside of a small parts cylinder, meaning that the user, likely a child, could put these balls into their mouth and choke. Additionally, one of the flexible plastic bags used for packaging was tested and had an area greater than 100mm x 100mm. The bag thickness was measured as 0.026 ± 0.002mm, less than the required minimum of 0.038mm, and therefore poses an asphyxiation hazard. Also, some of the required documentation and markings were missing. The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Various wooden, multi-coloured egg shaker toys each containing small balls.

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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