Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of choking due to the presence of small parts.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
A multicolour caterpillar toy with yellow front and back wheels
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: A multicolour caterpillar toy with yellow front and back wheels
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking due to the presence of small parts.
- Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys
- eBay item number
- 383682543852
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- A multicolour caterpillar toy with yellow front and back wheels.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image & PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a high risk of choking as when tested according to the tension test, one wheel and the winding key detached at forces 43 N and 54 N and fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. The bag made of flexible plastics containing the toys has an area of 110mm x 180mm buts its average thickness is 0.018mm, (which is less than the minimum permissible of 0.038mm), posing a potential asphyxiation hazard to young children.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from the end users.
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2108-0105
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (eBay).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys
- eBay item number
- 383682543852
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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