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Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
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2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 2021-MTK-012
- 2019-MTK-008
What to do now
The hazard with Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy is suffocation or asphyxiation.
- Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
- Keep it away from babies and young children.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2302-0133). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
The risk
Some batches of model numbers 2021-MTK-012 and 2019-MTK-008 may pose a risk of asphyxiation due to an inconsistency in the size and shape of the teether. Some batches were found to have a larger overall shape as well as wider set feet, resulting in the feet of the teether protruding through the template.
Affected large kangaroo teethers are of a certain shape/size that could press on the back of the throat of a small child who is too young to sit up unaided. This means that it could become impacted in their airway and potentially cause a blockage.
The affected batches of the above models only do not comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Destruction of the product. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Advice to consumers
One batch has been destroyed, and one batch has been withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0133 and 2409-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
An orange and yellow rubber teething toy, in the shape of a standing kangaroo and being packaged in a yellow, green and orange box. The ‘large mizzie’ is sold individually or as part of the box set. The ring shaped teether sold as part of the gift set is NOT affected.
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Questions
Why has Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy been reported?
The hazard with Large Mizzie the Kangaroo Natural Teething Toy is suffocation or asphyxiation. 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 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 out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface. Keep it away from babies and young children.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
