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Blue Shark Inflatable Kids Costume sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationSold on AmazonAug 28, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Blue Shark Inflatable Kids Costume sold via Amazon — suffocation 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 asphyxiation because the drawstrings around the neck of the product are excessively long. The drawstrings could get caught and tighten around the child’s neck, strangling or injuring them. This 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

Two inflatable children’s shark costumes.

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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