Product safety reportOPSS
Hua Kai Toys Plastic Horse Push Toy safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Hua Kai Toys Plastic Horse Push Toy presenting a high risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
What to do now
Small parts of Hua Kai Toys Plastic Horse Push Toy 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2401-0136). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Hua Kai Toys Plastic Horse Push Toy presenting a high risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of choking as the bell can easily detach, producing a small part. A young child could place the bell in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0136
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Small plastic rocking horse toy with pink wheels and plastic rider, supplied in transparent plastic packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Hua Kai Toys Plastic Horse Push Toy been reported?
Small parts of Hua Kai Toys Plastic Horse Push Toy 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?
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 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
