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Cat pillow plush sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on AmazonOct 25, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Cat pillow plush sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as it features a zip that allows immediate access to the fibrous filling material and does not have at least one covering, as required. If a child were to access and place the fibrous filling material in their mouth, it could result in them suffocating. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 (Consumer Protection Act 1987).

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A pink and white plush cat toy usable as a pillow.

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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