Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of suffocation as it has been identified that the mushroom head can flip around creating a tight suction, with the eyes not being rigid enough to prevent the mouth and nose from being pushed in.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Mushroom Teether sold via eBay
- Category
- Toys
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Mushroom Teether sold via eBay
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of suffocation as it has been identified that the mushroom head can flip around creating a tight suction, with the eyes not being rigid enough to prevent the mouth and nose from being pushed in.
- Corrective action: The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Mushroom Teether
- Product description
- Silicone baby teether in shape of mushroom, with white stem and orange top
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of suffocation as it has been identified that the mushroom head can flip around creating a tight suction, with the eyes not being rigid enough to prevent the mouth and nose from being pushed in. If this suction is over the mouth of a child or infant and the parent or guardian does not notice in time, the child may suffocate.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. Do not use this product and ensure it is kept out of reach of children.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2208-0346
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Mushroom Teether
- Product description
- Silicone baby teether in shape of mushroom, with white stem and orange top
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of suffocation as it has been identified that the mushroom head can flip around creating a tight suction, with the eyes not being rigid enough to prevent the mouth and nose from being pushed in. If this suction is over the mouth of a child or infant and the parent or guardian does not notice in time, the child may suffocate.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The authority is requiring the recall of the product from end users. Do not use this product and ensure it is kept out of reach of children.
- Additional information
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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