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18Pcs 3D printed animals sold on Amazon safety warning over a choking risk

ChokingHigh risk

Product Safety Report for 18Pcs 3D printed animals presenting a high risk of choking.

Take it away from young children now.

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

3 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • 18Pcs 3D printed animals sold on Amazon

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • TT89369
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B0G6F4WC4Y
    • X002GXBNFN

What to do now

18Pcs 3D printed animals sold on Amazon has been flagged because small parts can break off.

  1. Take it away from young children now.
  2. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
  3. The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
  4. If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.

Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.

If someone has been hurt

Look out for

  • coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it

Get help urgently

  • a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Getting your money back

Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.

Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0029). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for 18Pcs 3D printed animals presenting a high risk of choking.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of choking as some of the animal figures are small parts which fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.

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

Action taken

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Advice to consumers

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it away from small children. Contact the distributor to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2603-0029

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

3D printed animals in different colours sold in a clear plastic bag.

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Questions

Why has 18Pcs 3D printed animals sold on Amazon been reported?

18Pcs 3D printed animals sold on Amazon has been flagged because small parts can break off. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.

Where was 18Pcs 3D printed animals sold on Amazon sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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