Product recallOPSS
Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy presenting a serious 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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5060541944718
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- JM1561
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- TEDTRAIL
What to do now
The risk with Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Tractor Ted.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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 (2401-0025). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of choking as the toy is supplied with small parts (the haybale) and small parts are easily detachable (the wheel). Young children may place the small part in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children.
Further information is available on the Tractor Ted website at the following link: https://tractorted.com/pages/recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0025
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Wooden tractor and trailer toy with haybale and dog. Affected products have been sold since 1st September 2022.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy been recalled?
The risk with Tractor Ted and Trailer Wooden Toy 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 barcode, batch code and model 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?
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.
