Product Safety Report: 3 in 1 Montessori Pull String Baby Toys sold via AliExpress (2212-0016)

Product Safety Report for 3 in 1 Montessori Pull String Baby Toys sold via AliExpress presenting an asphyxiation risk.

Summary

Product: 3 in 1 Montessori Pull String Baby Toys sold via AliExpress

Hazard: The product presents an asphyxiation risk as the polymer cords have lengths of 295mm to 400mm, all more than the 220mm limit.

Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type Toys - Montessori Toy
AliExpress item no 1005004384104057
Country of Origin China
Product Description Fidget toy comprising polymer strands in various colours
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents an asphyxiation risk as the polymer cords have lengths of 295mm to 400mm, all more than the 220mm limit. A young child playing with the toy may get entangled in the cord and it may tighten around their neck, restricting the oxygen flow to the child’s brain.

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

Corrective action

Withdrawal of the product from the market.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0016

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 14 December 2022