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Teddy Bear with Striped Jumper — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingOct 31, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Teddy Bear with Striped Jumper — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Teddy Bear with Striped Jumper — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as the plastic eyes could be easily detached, producing small parts. Young children may place small parts in their mouth, causing them to choke. Some of the units inspected had sharp plastic edges, which may pose a potential cuts hazard. Some of the required documentation and markings were 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

Beige soft plush teddy bears with black and white striped and red and white striped jumpers.

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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