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Aranee Music Radio: Multi-function Radio recalled over a strangulation risk
Product recall for Aranee music multi-function radio presenting a high strangulation risk.
Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Aranee Music Radio: Multi-function Radio
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- AE014
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B07V9TBB1Z
What to do now
Aranee Music Radio: Multi-function Radio could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck.
- Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
- Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
- 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. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
If someone has been hurt
Get help urgently
- a child who has been caught by the neck, even if they seem fine afterwards — call 999 or go to A&E
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 (2012-0139). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Aranee music multi-function radio presenting a high strangulation risk.
The risk
The product contains a long cord in excess of the length permitted by the relevant standard, presenting a high risk of strangulation
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product by the end user and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
The product has been recalled from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2012-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Blue, red and yellow plastic toy radio with panda on the screen and colourful buttons. Product has a white cord with plastic orange toy microphone attached. Supplied in blue and white cardboard packaging, advertising use for 6 months+.
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Questions
Why has Aranee Music Radio: Multi-function Radio been recalled?
Aranee Music Radio: Multi-function Radio could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
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 off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now. Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
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 Aranee Music Radio: Multi-function Radio sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
