Product Safety Report: Soft Glue Animal Building Blocks (2106-0057)
Product Safety Report for Soft Glue Animal Building Blocks presenting a serious of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Soft Glue Animal Building Blocks
Hazard: The product presents a risk of asphyxiation and suffocation due to the drawstring storage bag being too long.
Corrective action: Import has been rejected at the border
Product information
| Type | Toys – Building blocks |
|---|---|
| Barcode | X0019W5E0R |
| Model | 1022 |
| Batch number | UK200718 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Colourful animal rubber building blocks with a drawstring bag for storage. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation as the product has a drawstring storage bag which has an opening perimeter of approximately 490mm, greater than the maximum permitted of 380mm.
The material used was not sufficiently permeable to allow for ventilation.
A child can be playing with the bag and place over their heads without their parents noticing, which can lead to suffocation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
Import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2106-0057
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards