Personalised Soother / Dummy Clip
- Affected
- Coloured beads and beads with letter spelling out names with clip and loop for soother / dummy. Soother clip designed to attached to child under 36 month’s clothes with the other end attached to dummy to prevent the dummy’s loss.
- The problem
- The product presents a risk of choking due to detachable beads and a risk of strangulation due to exceeding the maximum permitted length.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Soother/Dummy Clip |
|---|---|
| eBay item number | 254234846279 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | Coloured beads and beads with letter spelling out names with clip and loop for soother / dummy. Soother clip designed to attached to child under 36 month’s clothes with the other end attached to dummy to prevent the dummy’s loss. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product’s press studs and beads can detach under forces less than the permissible minimum, producing small parts and presenting a high risk of choking. The product was also measured as greater in length than the
maximum permissible length outlined in the standard, presenting a risk of strangulation.
The product doesn’t meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2009-0270
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 2 April 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.