Reason for the recall
- The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible via the zip on the back of the toy.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121
- Name / model
- AS-121
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121
- Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible via the zip on the back of the toy.
- Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Zipped plush toy
- Model
- AS-121
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A pink and white plush shark toy.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible via the zip on the back of the toy. If a young child were to access the filling and place it in their mouth, they may asphyxiate. Some of the required documentation was not present.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2311-0081
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Zipped plush toy
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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