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BOHS Kangaroo with Joey, XB-PK826 sold via Amazon — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AmazonJun 4, 2024
Photo from the official notice: BOHS Kangaroo with Joey, XB-PK826 sold via Amazon — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: BOHS Kangaroo with Joey, XB-PK826 sold via Amazon — choking risk

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

Hazard

This product presents a serious risk of choking as the eyes on the soft toy detach under the testing force and were able to fit into the small parts of the cylinder. Meaning it is likely the eye could come off and if placed in their mouth would choke them. The elastic cord joining the joey to the kangaroo exceeded the maximum permissible length and presents a strangulation hazard to young children. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. This listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A kangaroo soft toy with a small joey attached to the pouch.

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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