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Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121 — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationJan 23, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121 — suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121 — suffocation risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible via the zip on the back of the toy. If a young child were to access the filling and place it in their mouth, they may asphyxiate. Some of the required documentation was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A pink and white plush shark toy.

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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