Product recallOPSS
FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box recalled over a suffocation risk
Product recall for FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box presenting a high risk of asphyxiation and burns.
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- SI-TY 1118
What to do now
FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box could block a child’s nose and mouth or restrict breathing.
- Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
- Store it where children cannot reach it.
- 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. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- a baby who seems to struggle to breathe
Get help urgently
- a baby or child who is not breathing or has turned blue — call 999 immediately
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 (2201-0166). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box presenting a high risk of asphyxiation and burns.
The risk
The product poses a high risk of asphyxiation and burns. The product failed testing, as any toy having a door, lid or similar device which encloses a continuous volume greater than 0.03m² and which all internal dimensions are 150mm or more, shall provide at least 2 ventilation holes, each at least 650mm² or more, situated at least 150mm apart. A child can be completely entrapped within this product, presenting an asphyxiation hazard, as there are no ventilation holes.
Additionally, test flame applications made to the red lid covering resulted in the ignition of the sample/filling material. The behaviour was considered extremely/highly flammable type and a child may receive burns should the product catch fire.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. Please access the ES Wholesales page for further information.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2202-0166
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A foldable storage box which can also be used as a child’s seat (Ottoman). The product measures 60 x 30 x 35cm with MDF constructed sides covered by colourful, printed polypropylene plastic material and a padded, foam filled lid.
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Questions
Why has FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box been recalled?
FB Funky Buys Children's' Toy Storage Box could block a child’s nose and mouth or restrict breathing. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode 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?
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot. Store it where children cannot reach it.
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.
