Product Safety Report: Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy (2302-0133 and 2409-0004)
Product Safety Report for Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy
Hazard: Some batches of model numbers 2021-MTK-012 and 2019-MTK-008 may pose a risk of asphyxiation due to an inconsistency in the size and shape of the teether.
Corrective action: Destruction of the product. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Teething Toy |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mizzie the Kangaroo |
| Potentially affected models | 2021-MTK-012 and 2019-MTK-008 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | An orange and yellow rubber teething toy, in the shape of a standing kangaroo and being packaged in a yellow, green and orange box. The ‘large mizzie’ is sold individually or as part of the box set. The ring shaped teether sold as part of the gift set is NOT affected. |
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Hazard
Some batches of model numbers 2021-MTK-012 and 2019-MTK-008 may pose a risk of asphyxiation due to an inconsistency in the size and shape of the teether. Some batches were found to have a larger overall shape as well as wider set feet, resulting in the feet of the teether protruding through the template.
Affected large kangaroo teethers are of a certain shape/size that could press on the back of the throat of a small child who is too young to sit up unaided. This means that it could become impacted in their airway and potentially cause a blockage.
The affected batches of the above models only do not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
One batch has been destroyed, and one batch has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0133 and 2409-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Updates to this page
Published 6 March 2023Last updated 3 September 2024 + show all updates
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Added an additional PSD number and details on the newly identified batch.
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First published.