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Knutti The Viking Plush, 101-001 — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationJan 10, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Knutti The Viking Plush, 101-001 — suffocation risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and was found to have a bag thickness of 0.035 ± 0.002mm. This is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. If a child were to place the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border. Update: 10 January 2024: Further investigation has found that the plastic packaging does not affect end users.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A red and grey plush toy with a Viking helmet and beard.

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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