Safety warning Serious risk 3 December 2021

Activity Busy Board

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Activity Busy Board
Photo: official notice
Affected
Children’s activity fold out board
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of choking as when tested according to the impact test, one of the buttons attached to the shirt broke, and detached at a force.The buttons fit entirely within the small parts cylinder, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do
Destruction of the product.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Toys
Barcode X001BWIJGB
Country of Origin China
Product description Children’s activity fold out board
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as when tested according to the impact test, one of the buttons attached to the shirt broke, and detached at a force of 46 N, less than the specified minimum of 90N. The buttons fit entirely within the small parts cylinder, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The product’s flexible plastic bag used for packaging also has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured as 0.023mm which is less than the minimum permissible limit of 0.038mm, posing a potential asphyxiation hazard to young children.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

Destruction of the product.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2111-0528

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 3 December 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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