Safety warning Serious risk 16 February 2024

Various Plush Soft Toys

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Various Plush Soft Toys
Photo: official notice
Affected
Various designs of soft plush toys, including a jellyfish, a dragon and a robot.
The problem
The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible due to poor construction and stitching of the toy.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product: Various Plush Soft Toys

Hazard: The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible due to poor construction and stitching of the toy.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product information

Type Toys – Plush toys
Models AS-123, AS-138, AS-130, AS-129, AS-139, AS-122
Country of Origin China
Product Description Various designs of soft plush toys, including a jellyfish, a dragon and a robot.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible due to poor construction and stitching of the toy. If the stuffing becomes accessible during use, a child may access the stuffing and place it in the mouth. 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

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD number: 2311-0086

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 16 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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