Product Safety Report: Multi-coloured Egg Shakers sold via Amazon (2302-0152)
Product Safety Report for Multi-coloured Egg Shakers sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking.
Summary
Product: Multi-coloured Egg Shakers sold via Amazon
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as when drop tests and impact tests were performed, several of the eggs broke open releasing the small inner balls.
Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Toys - Egg Shaker |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Other product identifiers | Amazon carton details X001GX3NHZ, FBA15GGP9SH9U000017 |
| Product Description | Various wooden, multi-coloured egg shaker toys each containing small balls. |
| Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of choking as when drop tests and impact tests were performed, several of the eggs broke open releasing the small inner balls. All of these detached balls fit entirely inside of a small parts cylinder, meaning that the user, likely a child, could put these balls into their mouth and choke. Additionally, one of the flexible plastic bags used for packaging was tested and had an area greater than 100mm x 100mm. The bag thickness was measured as 0.026 ± 0.002mm, less than the required minimum of 0.038mm, and therefore poses an asphyxiation hazard. Also, some of the required documentation and markings were missing.
The product does not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0152
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards