Large LED Plush Bear
- Affected
- Pink plush LED bear, with a pink ribbon around the neck. Supplied in clear plastic bag affixed with white label sticker.
- The problem
- The product presents a high risk of choking as the battery compartment is not securely fixed, high chemical risk from accessible batteries being swallowed, and the packaging plastic bag presents a risk of asphyxiation as its dimensions do not meet the correct requirements.
- What to do
- The product has been destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Plush Teddy Bear |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B08N6JRN8N |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Pink plush LED bear, with a pink ribbon around the neck. Supplied in clear plastic bag affixed with white label sticker. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of choking as the battery compartment is not securely fixed to restrict the access to button batteries. The battery box had a removable lid with a hole intended for a screw which would secure the lid, but no screw was present. Once removed, the battery fitted wholly inside the small parts cylinder and therefore poses a potential choking hazard to a young child. The batteries also present a chemical risk as, if swallowed, can result in serious internal chemical burns and damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
The product also poses an asphyxiation hazard as the plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm, and the bag thickness measured as 0.023 ± 0.002mm which is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2107-0048
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 16 July 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.