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Ethan the Fox Teether safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for Ethan the Fox Teether presenting a serious asphyxiation risk.
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Ethan the Fox Teether
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- MC 002
What to do now
Ethan the Fox Teether poses a suffocation risk.
- 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2507-0081). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Ethan the Fox Teether presenting a serious asphyxiation risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation as the fox feet can splay apart when the body is squeezed. If a child places a fox foot in their mouth, it may impact the airway, leading to asphyxiation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product is no longer available for sale.
Advice to consumers
The product is no longer available for sale.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2507-0081
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Orange, fox-shaped teether.
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Questions
Why has Ethan the Fox Teether been reported?
Ethan the Fox Teether poses a suffocation risk. 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 batch code 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
