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Let's Make Baby rotating rattles sold on AliExpress safety warning over a choking risk

ChokingHigh risk

Product Safety Report for baby crib rotating toy presenting a high risk of choking.

Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.

What to do now

Let's Make Baby rotating rattles sold on AliExpress has been flagged because small parts can break off.

  1. Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
  2. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
  3. The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
  4. 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

Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.

Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0313). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for baby crib rotating toy presenting a high risk of choking.

The risk

This product poses a high risk of choking as small parts can be produced if the product is dropped or placed under tension at 60N. If small parts are created, a young child may place the part in their mouth and choke.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Action taken

Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Advice to consumers

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2108-0313

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Baby crib rotating toy. 5 strings with multicolored beads.

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Questions

Why has Let's Make Baby rotating rattles sold on AliExpress been reported?

Let's Make Baby rotating rattles sold on AliExpress has been flagged because small parts can break off. 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?

Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.

Where was Let's Make Baby rotating rattles sold on AliExpress sold?

The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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