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Rolling Ball Pile Rattles Tower Puzzle sold on AliExpress safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for rolling ball toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Rolling Ball Pile Rattles Tower Puzzle sold on AliExpress has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0242). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for rolling ball toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
The risk
This product poses a serious risk of choking due to detachable small parts. When tested according to the impact test, the bicolour balls broke and released elements which fit entirely within a small parts cylinder, presenting a choking hazard for young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Removal of product listing by the online marketplace (AliExpress)
Advice to consumers
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0242
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Colourful rolling spin track with 5 bi-colour balls.
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Questions
Why has Rolling Ball Pile Rattles Tower Puzzle sold on AliExpress been reported?
Rolling Ball Pile Rattles Tower Puzzle sold on AliExpress 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Rolling Ball Pile Rattles Tower Puzzle sold on AliExpress sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
