Product Safety Report: Green Grinch-like Plush Toy sold via eBay (2606-0028)

Product Safety Report for Green Grinch-like Plush Toy presenting a risk of choking.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 3 June 2026

• Alert type: Product safety report
• Risk level: Serious
• Product category: Toys
• Measure type: Import rejected at border
• Recall/alert date: 3 June 2026

Summary

Product: Green Grinch-like Plush Toy sold via eBay

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking because the nose can easily detach, forming a small part.

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

Product information

Type	Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Powered)
eBay Item Number	404418898068
Country of Origin	China
Product Description	Green plush toy resembling The Grinch.
Product Report and Image	Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking because the nose can easily detach, forming a small part. The nose therefore poses a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths. 

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2606-0028

Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 3 June 2026