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Inflatable Hammer Toys — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationOct 8, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Inflatable Hammer Toys — suffocation risk
Photo from the official notice: Inflatable Hammer Toys — suffocation 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 asphyxiation as the plastic bag packaging supplied does not meet minimum thickness requirements. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border

Product description

Inflatable toy hammers available in green and blue, pink and green, or a ‘smiley face’ design.

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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