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Teddy Bear sold via Amazon (B08TTK7C2X) safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Teddy Bear sold via Amazon presenting a high 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Teddy Bear sold via Amazon (B08TTK7C2X)
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B08TTK7C2X
What to do now
Teddy Bear sold via Amazon (B08TTK7C2X) 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 (2110-0020). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Teddy Bear sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of choking as when tested according to the 90N tension test, the ends of the zip teeth detached and fitted wholly within the small parts cylinder. The zip also gives access to the access to the toys fibrous filling, which further presents a choking risk for young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Import rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2110-0020
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Large white plush bear with tie
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Questions
Why has Teddy Bear sold via Amazon (B08TTK7C2X) been reported?
Teddy Bear sold via Amazon (B08TTK7C2X) 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 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?
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 Teddy Bear sold via Amazon (B08TTK7C2X) sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
