InteDesign Knitted Tea Mug Plush Toy sold via Amazon — choking risk

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as the eyes can detach or break off during use, creating small parts that fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths. The flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100 mm x 100 mm and a thickness below the minimum specified requirement. A child could place the bag over their mouth and nose, be unable to remove it, and 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

A knitted plush toy of a mug of tea with attached face and two ‘hands’ holding a piece of card marked “POSITIVI-TEA I may be a cup of tea, but I believe in you. Go do your thing! You’re pretty Tea-riffic!”