Product Safety Report: Molly’s Country Crafts Knitted Kittens sold via Etsy (2303-0056)
Product Safety Report for Molly’s Country Crafts Knitted Kittens sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Molly’s Country Crafts Knitted Kittens sold via Etsy.
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking. Items are small enough to fit into a small parts cylinder. A young child could access the small part and place the part in their mouths if unsupervised.
Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Product information
| Type | Toys – Knitted Toy |
|---|---|
| Brand | Molly’s Country Crafts |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Product Description | Soft filled knitted kittens. Yellow kitten is 55mm in length, 35mm high, with brown cord tied around the neck. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation. Items are small enough to fit into a small parts cylinder. A young child could access the small part and place the part in their mouths if unsupervised. The fibrous stuffing of the toy was accessible as received, presenting a potential asphyxiation risk. The cord around the item’s neck is also loose and excessively long, presenting a risk of strangulation to young children. The product was also missing required labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been withdrawn from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0056
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards