Product Safety Report: InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold via Amazon (2609-0224)
Product Safety Report for InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys presenting a high risk of asphyxiation, choking and strangulation.
Summary
Product: InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation, choking and strangulation as it is poorly constructed, with accessible internal filling, overly long attachment loops and packaging of insufficient thickness.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Product information
| Type | Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered) |
|---|---|
| Brand | InteDesign |
| Model number | TT25274-A2 |
| Product carton identifiers | X002AMBT63, FBA15M5PLJPVU000009 (cartons 6-13) |
| SKUs | P1-B9 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A collection of multi-coloured plush caterpillar toys. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation because the flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured is less than the minimum specified. A child could place the bag over their mouth, be unable to remove it, and suffocate.
In addition, the yellow toy had a hole in the seam at the back of the head, allowing access to the internal fibrous material. If a child removes and ingests the filling, they may choke.
The attachment loop fitted to the pink toy detached during testing, creating an accessible cord which could become wrapped around a child’s neck, presenting a risk of strangulation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the seller for a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0224
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards