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Baby Sensory Toys Play Set sold on Etsy safety warning over a strangulation risk
Product Safety Report for Baby Sensory Toys Play Set presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The hazard with Baby Sensory Toys Play Set sold on Etsy is strangulation.
- Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away.
- If the notice allows, remove the cord or drawstring completely before any further use.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2507-0173). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Baby Sensory Toys Play Set presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as the wooden rainbow ring component featured a ribbon that exceeded 300mm. This ribbon could become wrapped around a baby’s neck, presenting a risk of strangulation. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product is no longer available for sale and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Advice to consumers
The product is no longer available for sale and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0173 and 2508-0006
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards & The Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
8-piece boxed play set of various toys including a flashing ball, ribbon ring and maracas.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Baby Sensory Toys Play Set sold on Etsy been reported?
The hazard with Baby Sensory Toys Play Set sold on Etsy is strangulation. 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?
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?
Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away. If the notice allows, remove the cord or drawstring completely before any further use.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Baby Sensory Toys Play Set sold on Etsy sold?
The notice names Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
