Product recallOPSS
Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush 0821D recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush toy presenting a risk of choking due to detachable small parts.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush 0821D
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5060581934120
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 0821D Batch #001
What to do now
The risk with Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush 0821D is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- 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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2203-0086). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush toy presenting a risk of choking due to detachable small parts.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of choking as the small golden discs on the toy may become detached. If a child detaches a small part and places it in their mouth, they may choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulation (2011).
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information on the recall, please access the following link: https://thekoyostore.com/pages/recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2203-0086
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Plush toy in the form of a Gryph-Hound.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush 0821D been recalled?
The risk with Koyo Archibald the Gryph-Hound Plush 0821D is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway. 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 and model 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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
