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A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls sold via AliExpress presenting a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 4000126300039
What to do now
A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0019). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls sold via AliExpress presenting a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a chemical risk as testing concluded that it contains an excessive concentration of phthalates. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications. The product also presents a risk of choking as during the tension test, the zipper puller detached and created a small part, which fit entirely within a small parts cylinder.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation 2011.
Action taken
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0019
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Animal plush toys with pink animated animal themed pillow
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Questions
Why has A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls been recalled?
A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the 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?
Stop using it, and take it off children straight away. Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was A Bag Of Rabbit, Dog, Hamster, Cat and Avocado Pudding Dolls sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
