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Colors Plush Teddy Bear in Hoodie safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Colours Plush Teddy Bear in Hoodie presenting a high risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
What to do now
Colors Plush Teddy Bear in Hoodie has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2409-0061). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Colours Plush Teddy Bear in Hoodie presenting a high risk of choking.
The risk
This product presents a high risk of choking as the eyes are easily detachable and are able to fit in the truncated cylinder, creating a potential choking hazard. If the small plastic eyes were to detach from the bear, the child could place them in their mouth and choke. The cords on the hoodie also have the potential to tangle and are excessively long, presenting a risk of strangulation.
This product does not meet the requirements of The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The product has been destroyed.
Additional information
PSD number: 2409-0061
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Brown teddy bear wearing pink hoodie with an image of a bear on the front.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Colors Plush Teddy Bear in Hoodie been reported?
Colors Plush Teddy Bear in Hoodie 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?
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?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
