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Mr Pickles Douglas the Deer Soft Toy recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Mr Pickes Douglas the Deer Soft Toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Mr Pickles Douglas the Deer Soft Toy has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Contact Mr Pickles or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2501-0144). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Mr Pickes Douglas the Deer Soft Toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of choking, as testing has indicated that the toggles on the removable backpack on the toy will easily become detached, producing a small part. Young children may place the small part in their mouth, causing them to choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Product sold prior to 15th November 2024 has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
Products sold before 15th November 2024 have been recalled from end users. A modified version of the product was placed on the market from this date.
Owners of products sold prior to November 2024 are advised to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.
For further information, access the Mr Pickles website at the following link: https://hellomrpickles.com/pages/product-recall-safety-warnings
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2501-0144
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A white children’s plush toy in the shape of a deer wearing blue clothes and a removal backpack.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Mr Pickles Douglas the Deer Soft Toy been recalled?
Mr Pickles Douglas the Deer Soft Toy 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?
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.
