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My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5012866610373
- 5012866610366
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 61036 and 61037 (Visible on the bottom of the product)
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- July 2024 to September 2024
What to do now
My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys 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 Padgett Bros (A to Z) 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 (2410-0029). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as the toys contain a small part as received, which rattles inside of the product when shaken. When filled with water and squeezed, the small part can come out of the casing, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users.
For further information, please access the TK Maxx recall page at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-animals-bath-toys
Additional information
PSD number: 2410-0029
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Multicoloured bath toys in plastic packaging.
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Questions
Why has My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys been recalled?
My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys 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 barcode, model and sold between 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.
Where was My First Bath Animals' Bath Toys sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
