Product recallOPSS
Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 9781405948630
What to do now
Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book 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 (2106-0190). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book presenting a risk of choking.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information on the recall, please see
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/children/2021/jun/product-recall-noticehey-
duggee-duggee-and-the-dinosaurs.html
Additional information
PSD case number: 2106-0190
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A colourful children’s book featuring colourful dinosaurs.
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Questions
Why has Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book been recalled?
Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Dinosaurs Children's Book 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 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.
