Product recallOPSS
TheBigThumb Cute Bear-Shaped Plush Bag Handbag Purse recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for TheBigThumb bear-shaped plush bag presenting a serious risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
TheBigThumb Cute Bear-Shaped Plush Bag Handbag Purse
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B00EC4NQRE
What to do now
The risk with TheBigThumb Cute Bear-Shaped Plush Bag Handbag Purse is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2102-0142). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for TheBigThumb bear-shaped plush bag presenting a serious risk of choking.
The risk
The toy’s eyes were detachable under tensile forces less than the permissible minimum, producing small parts which present a serious risk of choking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing from the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
Recall of product from the market and the listing has been removed from the online marketplace - Amazon
Additional information
PSD case number: 2102-0142
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Amazon Product Description: Cute bear shape purse bag handbag zipper child plush soft toy Zipper top opening Two carry handles White lining Size: length approx. 26cm (excludes tail), height approx. 13cm (excludes handle) Main material: velvet plush Main color: pink, beige Package Includes: 1x Plush Purse Bag
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Questions
Why has TheBigThumb Cute Bear-Shaped Plush Bag Handbag Purse been recalled?
The risk with TheBigThumb Cute Bear-Shaped Plush Bag Handbag Purse is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway. 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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was TheBigThumb Cute Bear-Shaped Plush Bag Handbag Purse sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
