Product recallOPSS
B&M My First Ball recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for B&M My First Ball presenting a risk of choking as the tags on the ball detached causing damage to the seams, giving access to the inside of the toy which fits into a small parts cylinder.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
B&M My First Ball
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 1000034870401
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 348264/1
What to do now
B&M My First Ball has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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 (2210-0109). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for B&M My First Ball presenting a risk of choking as the tags on the ball detached causing damage to the seams, giving access to the inside of the toy which fits into a small parts cylinder.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as the tags on the ball detached causing damage to the seams, giving access to the inside of the toy. Inside the toy there is a small ball shaped rattle which fits within the truncated cylinder. A young infant may put the small part into their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see https://www.bmstores.co.uk/product-recalls
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0109
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Multi panelled sensory type ball, with seams between each panel. Panels different colours with animal image, £4.99 listed on box
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Questions
Why has B&M My First Ball been recalled?
B&M My First Ball 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 barcode and batch 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?
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 B&M My First Ball sold?
The notice names B&M. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
