Product recallOPSS
Little Z Bicycle Bottle (By Zéfal) recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for Bicycle Bottle presenting a low risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
What to do now
Little Z Bicycle Bottle (By Zéfal) has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0328). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Bicycle Bottle presenting a low risk of choking.
The risk
The manufacturer has identified that ZEFAL bicycle bottles for children may present a choking hazard to children. Tests show that the push-pull valve can detach too easily.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from the end user. Further information can be
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from the end user. Further information can be found at Zefal’s recall page.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0328
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A child’s bicycle drinking bottle (sometimes referred to as bidons), supplied with a clip for mounting on a bicycle frame. The affected bottles are of various models and designs. The product is intended for use by children aged between 4 and 12 years old.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Little Z Bicycle Bottle (By Zéfal) been recalled?
Little Z Bicycle Bottle (By Zéfal) 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?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.