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Inflatable Bear Costume sold via Amazon — strangulation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskStrangulationSold on AmazonSep 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Inflatable Bear Costume sold via Amazon — strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Inflatable Bear Costume sold via Amazon — strangulation 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 strangulation as it is marketed for use by children, but possesses drawstrings around the neck area. If a child is given the costume, they may tighten the drawstrings around their neck. The drawstrings pose the risk of becoming too tight and present a risk of strangulation. 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

An inflatable bear costume with USB pump included.

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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