QIFU Plush Christmas Gonks Set
- Affected
- A set of soft-filled fabric characters, each a different colour, with a white beard and wearing a tall, pointed hat.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious risk of choking as the sequins can easily detach from all three gonks, producing a small part.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Plush Christmas gonks |
|---|---|
| Brand | QIFU |
| Barcode | X001EQGH4P |
| Carton numbers | FBA15H3DGDP9U000008 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A set of soft-filled fabric characters, each a different colour, with a white beard and wearing a tall, pointed hat. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of choking as the sequins can easily detach from all three gonks, producing a small part. Additionally, the seams on the red gonk were too weak, enabling access to internal fibrous filling material and an internal plastic bag containing small stones/grit. The seam of this internal bag also split when a force of 40 N was applied, giving users access to the stones. Both the sequins and stones were able to fit entirely inside of a small parts cylinder, and therefore presents a choking hazard to young children if they were to put the product in their mouth.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2309-0149
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 22 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.