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22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets recalled over a choking risk

ChokingHigh risk

Product recall for 22pcs wooden fruit and vegetable cutting set with magnets presenting a high risk of choking due to access to small parts.

Take it away from young children now.

  • 22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 21 Oct 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • 22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 21 Oct 2022

What to do now

22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets 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. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

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.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.

If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0140). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for 22pcs wooden fruit and vegetable cutting set with magnets presenting a high risk of choking due to access to small parts.

The risk

The product presents a high risk of choking as the orange, apple and strawberry produced small parts after abuse testing, which fit into a small parts cylinder. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may not notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways.

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

Action taken

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Advice to consumers

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0140

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

A green plastic basket with white handle, wooden chopping board and two knives. The item is accompanied by eighteen painted food items in two or three halves. Thirty-eight magnets in total

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has 22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets been recalled?

22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets 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?

The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?

Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.

Where was 22pcs Children's Wooden Fruit and Vegetable Cutting Set with Magnets sold?

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

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