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InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold on Amazon safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys presenting a high risk of asphyxiation, choking and strangulation.
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold on Amazon
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- TT25274-A2
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- P1-B9
What to do now
InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold on Amazon poses a suffocation risk.
- 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
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 (2609-0224). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys presenting a high risk of asphyxiation, choking and strangulation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation because the flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured is less than the minimum specified. A child could place the bag over their mouth, be unable to remove it, and suffocate.
In addition, the yellow toy had a hole in the seam at the back of the head, allowing access to the internal fibrous material. If a child removes and ingests the filling, they may choke.
The attachment loop fitted to the pink toy detached during testing, creating an accessible cord which could become wrapped around a child’s neck, presenting a risk of strangulation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the seller for a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0224
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A collection of multi-coloured plush caterpillar toys.
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Questions
Why has InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold on Amazon been reported?
InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold on Amazon poses a suffocation risk. 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 model and item or listing code 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?
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.
Where was InteDesign Plush Caterpillar Toys sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
