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Toy Slide Sold via Amazon — strangulation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskStrangulationSold on AmazonDec 6, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Toy Slide Sold via Amazon — strangulation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the fixed loop of the attached basketball net is greater than the 380 mm permissible limit. A child’s head and neck may get caught in the net and they may be unable to free themselves. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

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

Product safety report

Measures taken

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

Product description

Black and blue design toy slide with attached basketball hoop

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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