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PMS SpringPet - Dachshund safety warning over a strangulation risk
Product Safety Report for PMS SpringPet - Dachshund presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
PMS SpringPet - Dachshund
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 05050565455543
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 716803
What to do now
PMS SpringPet - Dachshund could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck.
- Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away.
- If the notice allows, remove the cord or drawstring completely before any further use.
- 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. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
If someone has been hurt
Get help urgently
- a child who has been caught by the neck, even if they seem fine afterwards — call 999 or go to A&E
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 (2007-0141). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for PMS SpringPet - Dachshund presenting a serious risk of strangulation.
The risk
The toy presents a serious risk of strangulation due to the length of the cord. The cord length was measured at 1269mm, which is more than the maximum permissible length of 220mm. The springs inside the toy also interlock without much manipulation and can present a risk of strangulation in children under the age of 3.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product’s supply has been stopped.
Advice to consumers
The manufacturer has voluntarily ceased the supply of affected units.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2007-0141
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Plush toy in the shape of a dachshund. There is a long spring in the middle of the toy, which forms a long cord.
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Questions
Why has PMS SpringPet - Dachshund been reported?
PMS SpringPet - Dachshund could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
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?
Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away. If the notice allows, remove the cord or drawstring completely before any further use.
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.
