Safety warning High risk 19 March 2025

Moontoy Musical Crawling Octopus sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Moontoy Musical Crawling Octopus sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
A sensory blue plastic octopus toy with a yellow handle and buttons on the forehead, which play sounds or light up when pressed
The problem
The product presents a risk of choking as small screws can detach from the base of the toy during play.
What to do
The product has been destroyed. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Toys – Musical Crawling Octopus
Brand Moontoy
Batch number 35651
Model Number J-7748
Country of Origin China
Product Description A sensory blue plastic octopus toy with a yellow handle and buttons on the forehead, which play sounds or light up when pressed
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as small screws can detach from the base of the toy during play. These screws fit wholly inside the small parts cylinder. A young child may mouth these small parts and choke.

The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been destroyed. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2503-0052

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 19 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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