Various Puppet Plush Toys
- Affected
- Various plush toy designs that can be used as a puppet.
- The problem
- The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as during tension tests, some components detached at a force less than the specified minimum, producing a small part.
- What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product: Various Puppet Plush Toys
Hazard: The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as during tension tests, some components detached at a force less than the specified minimum, producing a small part.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Puppet Plush toys |
|---|---|
| Outfit identifiers | AS-134, AS-135, AS-133, AS-136 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Various plush toy designs that can be used as a puppet. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The products present a high risk of asphyxiation as during tension tests, some components detached at a force less than the specified minimum, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. If a child were to put any of these small parts in their mouth they could choke, and their airway may become blocked. Some of the required documentation was 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: 2311-0080
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.