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ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala sold on Amazon safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala presenting a high risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala sold on Amazon
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 202409
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0CQD36XSZ
What to do now
Small parts of ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala sold on Amazon could come loose and choke a young child.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- 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. 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.
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 (2509-0184). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala presenting a high risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as the fibrous internal stuffing is easily accessible due to poor construction and stitching. If the stuffing becomes accessible during use, a child may place it in their mouth, causing them to choke. In addition, the product is sold in a plastic bag with detachable zips, which also present a choking risk as they fit wholly inside a small parts cylinder.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0184
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A weighted plush toy koala.
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Questions
Why has ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala sold on Amazon been reported?
Small parts of ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala sold on Amazon could come loose and choke a young child. 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?
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?
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.
Where was ODOXIA Weighted Plush Koala sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
