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Blue Plush Octopus Toy with Small Suction Cup — choking & chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingChemicalDec 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Blue Plush Octopus Toy with Small Suction Cup — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Blue Plush Octopus Toy with Small Suction Cup — choking & chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic suction cup attachment was found to contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) at 4.6% and 15.6% respectively. This exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material. Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Additionally, the product was also found to present a risk of choking as following the standard tension test, the seam came apart allowing access to the internal fibrous stuffing material. The suction cup also detached from the plush and was able to fit entirely through the template. If swallowed, the suction cup could press on the back of a child’s throat and potentially block their airway. There is no labelling and some of the required markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.

Remedy

Owners should stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The goods have been seized from the retail premises and are in safe storage awaiting destruction.

Product safety report

Measures taken

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Product description

A blue octopus plush with small suction cup attached by a cord.

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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