Product recallOPSS
Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Magical Unicorn Children's Book recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Magical Unicorn children's reading book presenting a risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
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 Magical Unicorn Children's Book
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 9781405946834
What to do now
Small parts of Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Magical Unicorn Children's Book could come loose and choke a young child.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2107-0089). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Magical Unicorn children's reading book presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking due to a manufacturing fault as the foil lamination on the cover of the book can be peeled off. Small parts of foil could present a choking hazard to young children.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users (link to further information below).
Advice to consumers
Product has been recalled from end users. For more information, please see https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/children/2021/jul/product-recall-notice-hey-duggee-duggee-and-the-magical-unicorn.html
Additional information
PSD case number: 2107-0089
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A colourful children’s book featuring a rainbow, dog and unicorn
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Magical Unicorn Children's Book been recalled?
Small parts of Hey Duggee: Duggee And The Magical Unicorn Children's Book could come loose and choke a young child. 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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.