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Auchan Baby Soothers recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Auchan Baby Soothers presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children 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.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Auchan Baby Soothers
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 3245672218507
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- AU5309E1 (0-6M)
- AU5309E2 (6-18M)
- AU5309E3 (18m+)
What to do now
Small parts of Auchan Baby Soothers could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- 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. 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
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 (2412-0104). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Auchan Baby Soothers presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The products present a risk of choking as the teat may break or detach from the plastic base with minimal handling, forming a small part. A young child may place this in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
Consumers in possession of any of the affected soothers should cease use immediately.
Please access the Ryson’s recall page for further information and for details on how to return the products for a full refund: https://www.rysons.com/product-recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0104
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Baby soothers sold in a 2pack in 0-6m, 6-18m and 18+m sizes. Packaged in plastic blister packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Auchan Baby Soothers been recalled?
Small parts of Auchan Baby Soothers could come loose and choke a young child. 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 barcode and model 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?
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.
