Product Safety Report: Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121 (2311-0081)

Product Safety Report for Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121 presenting a high risk of asphyxiation.

Summary

Product: Zipped Shark Plush Toy, AS-121

Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible via the zip on the back of the toy.

Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product.

Product information

Type Toys – Zipped plush toy
Model AS-121
Country of Origin China
Product Description A pink and white plush shark toy.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a high risk of asphyxiation as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible via the zip on the back of the toy. If a young child were to access the filling and place it in their mouth, they may asphyxiate. Some of the required documentation was not present.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2311-0081

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 23 January 2024