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Montessori Cot Mobile with Five Green Hanging Balls recalled over a strangulation risk
Product recall for montessori cot mobile with five green hanging balls presenting a serious risk of strangulation due to excessively long cords and fixed loops.
Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Montessori Cot Mobile with Five Green Hanging Balls could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck.
- Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
- Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
If someone has been hurt
Get help urgently
- a child who has been caught by the neck, even if they seem fine afterwards — call 999 or go to A&E
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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2205-0342). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for montessori cot mobile with five green hanging balls presenting a serious risk of strangulation due to excessively long cords and fixed loops.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of strangulation as the hanging cords can tangle and have a combined length exceeding the maximum permissible. The fixed loop on the top also exceeded the maximum permissible perimeter. If used by a child, the loops and cords could become entangled around their neck and present a strangulation hazard.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0342
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Wooden dowel (21cm) with five green balls in 35mm diameter suspending from cords and an end-to-end hanging loop.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Montessori Cot Mobile with Five Green Hanging Balls been recalled?
Montessori Cot Mobile with Five Green Hanging Balls could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
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 off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now. Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was Montessori Cot Mobile with Five Green Hanging Balls sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
