Product Safety Report: Caterpillar Tunnel Toy (2311-0237)

Product Safety Report for Caterpillar Tunnel Toy presenting a high risk of choking.

Summary

Product: Caterpillar Tunnel Toy

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking as when tested in accordance with the tension test, one of the toggles detached at a force less than the specified minimum and fit into a small parts cylinder.

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

Product information

Type Toys – Caterpillar tunnel toy
Product identifiers RVG1135-230516-0002-29, G1135-TM01933-B, UX8
Country of Origin China
Product description Fabric caterpillar tunnel for children’s play
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of choking as when tested in accordance with the tension test, one of the toggles detached at less than the specified minimum requirement. The detached component fitted wholly inside the small parts cylinder and therefore poses a potential choking hazard to a child under 36 months.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected and destroyed at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2311-0237

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 27 December 2023