Recall High risk 15 October 2021

Toys For Girls LED Light Stuffed Bear

Yes – this has been recalled
Photo of Toys For Girls LED Light Stuffed Bear
Photo: official notice
Affected
A plush stuffed toy bear with colourful LED lights.
The problem
This product poses a high risk of choking due to easy access to small parts.
What to do
The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Toys
eBay item number: 164688207030
Country of Origin China
Product description A plush stuffed toy bear with colourful LED lights.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

This product poses a high risk of choking as when tested according to the tension test, the zipper, the springs of the batteries box, the light switch and the LED detached at forces between 38 N and 73 N and fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The lighting ribbon has a length of 680 mm when subjected to a tensile force of 25 N ± 2 N, greater than the maximum authorised value of 220 mm.

The bag made of flexible plastics containing the toy has an area of 280 mm x 400 mm and its average sheet thickness is 0.017 mm, (which is less than the minimum permissible of 0.038mm), posing a potential asphyxiation hazard to young children.

The product does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

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

Additional information

PSD case number: 2109-0210

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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 15 October 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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