Product Safety Report: Knutti The Viking Plush, 101-001 (2310-0257)
Product Safety Report for Knutti The Viking Plush, 101-001 presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Knutti The Viking Plush, 101-001
Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bag used for packaging is too thin.
Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
Update 10 January 2024: Further investigation has found that the plastic packaging does not affect end users.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Plush toy |
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| Brand | Knutti |
| Product Identifier | 5065016477005 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A red and grey plush toy with a Viking helmet and beard. |
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Hazard
The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and was found to have a bag thickness of 0.035 ± 0.002mm. This is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. If a child were to place the plastic bag over their head, they could suffocate.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
Update: 10 January 2024: Further investigation has found that the plastic packaging does not affect end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0257
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Updates to this page
Published 15 November 2023Last updated 10 January 2024 + show all updates
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Updated 10/01/2024 as further investigation has found that the plastic packaging does not affect end users.
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First published.