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My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 05/24
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 50113453
What to do now
My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set 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 My 1st Years 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 (2501-0205). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
This product presents a risk of choking because the cymbals on some tambourines may become loose and detach, along with the accompanying small metal pin intended to secure them in place. If a child were to put these small parts into their mouth, they could choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Access the My 1st Years website for further information: https://www.my1styears.com/product-recalls-safety-notices
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2501-0205
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Five pastel-coloured wooden musical instruments sold as a set, including a drum, drumsticks, rattle, maraca and tambourine.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set been recalled?
My 1st Years Just Bee Kids Musical Instrument Set 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?
Compare the batch code and item or listing 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 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.
