Product Recall: Newborn Sensory Box sold via Etsy (2206-0359)

Product recall for newborn sensory box presenting a high risk of choking and strangulation due to easy access to small parts and excessively long ribbons.

Summary

Product: Newborn Sensory Box supplied in grey Sass & Belle branded box with white stars.

Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking and strangulation due to easy access to small parts and excessively long cords.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).

Product information

Type Toys - Sensory Toy
Etsy Listing ID 1044049307
Listing Name Sensory Box Montessori - Baby Sensory Box - Transition Box - Baby Unisex Gift Toys Green - Autism Scarf Ribbon Ring, Maracas Foil Egg Shaker
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description Hinged case 21x15x8cm. Contains rattle (bells on wooden handle), maracas, egg shaker, 45mm wooden ring with ribbons, spiky plastic ball 35mm diam, fabric 60cm square, beads strung on clip, soft filled ball, feathers, “Thermal blanket,” printed cards 90mm diam with (separate) Velcro-type attachments.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as small parts (the rattle with balls and egg rattle) can be easily detached or produced when the product is used. The Velcro adhesions are also small parts as received. A young child may place the small part in their mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, with the small part able to block a child’s airways.

The length of the dummy clip was 250mm (greater than 220mm maximum) and the ribbon length on wooden ring was 400mm (greater than 300mm maximum), thereby presenting a strangulation hazard. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation.

The product 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 (Etsy).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2207-0359

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 26 October 2022