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Caterpillar Tunnel Toy — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingDec 27, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Caterpillar Tunnel Toy — choking 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 choking as when tested in accordance with the tension test, one of the toggles detached at less than the specified minimum requirement. The detached component fitted wholly inside the small parts cylinder and therefore poses a potential choking hazard to a child under 36 months. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Fabric caterpillar tunnel for children’s play

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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