Product recallOPSS
Playworks My First Baby Spinner recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Playworks My First Baby Spinner 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.
10 identifiers listed for this notice.
Playworks My First Baby Spinner
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5052089365995
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 186334
- 184455
- 181089
- 181088
- 181087
- 181086
- 180872
- 180873
- 174513 (All batches)
What to do now
Playworks My First Baby Spinner 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 the business 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 (2609-0229). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Playworks My First Baby Spinner presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as it has small parts that can detach or break off during reasonably foreseeable use. These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by The Works.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by The Works. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of babies and children.
For more information, please access: Product Recalls at The Works or contact The Works via enquiries@theworks.co.uk / 0121 313 6050.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2609-0229
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Spinning toy with suction-cup base, intended for babies/toddlers. Colours may vary.
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Questions
Why has Playworks My First Baby Spinner been recalled?
Playworks My First Baby Spinner 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 and 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 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.
