Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of choking because the nose can easily detach, forming a small part.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Green Grinch-like Plush Toy sold via eBay
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Green Grinch-like Plush Toy sold via eBay
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking because the nose can easily detach, forming a small part.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Powered)
- eBay Item Number
- 404418898068
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Green plush toy resembling The Grinch.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of choking because the nose can easily detach, forming a small part. The nose therefore poses a choking hazard 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 product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2606-0028
- Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Powered)
- eBay Item Number
- 404418898068
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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