Safety warning Serious risk 18 January 2023

Fun Leisure Plush Sloth with Hoody and Paws

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Fun Leisure Plush Sloth with Hoody and Paws
Photo: official notice
Affected
Plush sloth with a velour hoodie and Velcro paws.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the two cords on the hoody can tangle and have an excessively long length.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border, and safety defects will be addressed by the importer.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Toys – Plush Toy
Brand Fun Leisure
Item Number PL8461W
Barcode 0724190846100
Batch 211217
Country of Origin China
Product Description Plush sloth with a velour hoodie and Velcro paws.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the two cords on the hoody both have knots on the end with the potential to tangle, with a combined length of 244 +/- 5mm, in excess of the maximum permissible length.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border. Safety and conformity defects will be addressed by the importer.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0054

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 18 January 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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