Pink Huggy Wuggy Plush Toy
- Affected
- Plush toy in the form of ‘Huggy Wuggy’, a video game villain, with bright pink fluffy body, yellow hands and feet, blue ribbon around neck and big red mouth with sharp teeth.
- The problem
- The product presents a risk of choking due to easy access to small parts.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Plush Toy |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Plush toy in the form of ‘Huggy Wuggy’, a video game villain, with bright pink fluffy body, yellow hands and feet, blue ribbon around neck and big red mouth with sharp teeth. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a risk of choking as during tension testing the two plastic eyes detached at forces less than the specified minimum of 90 N. The detached components fit entirely inside of small parts cylinder, therefore if a child were to place the plastic eyes in their mouth, they may choke.
The product poses a strangulation hazard as it is foreseeable that the since the ribbon is easy to grip, a child could pull on the ribbon. The ribbon detached before the full tension could be applied, creating a free length of cord which exceeded the maximum 300mm specified. The fibrous internal stuffing material was also accessible via a hole found in the seam at the back of the toy. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
All goods were seized from the retail premises and the product has been recalled from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2403-0076
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 12 April 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.