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Hamster Plush Toy — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingJun 20, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Hamster Plush Toy — 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 of the hamster can detach and fit wholly in a small parts cylinder. If a child under 3 were to use and mouth the toy, the small parts may become detached and cause the child to choke. 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

Battery-operated plush hamster toy.

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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