Product safety reportOPSS
Teknum Baby Crib safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Teknum Baby Crib presenting a high risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
What to do now
Teknum Baby Crib 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 (2402-0013). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Teknum Baby Crib presenting a high risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of choking as the zip pull on the mattress can be easily detached. A young child or baby may place it in their mouth and choke on the small part.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2402-0013
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Baby crib with mattress and fold up legs.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Teknum Baby Crib been reported?
Teknum Baby Crib 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.
