Product recallOPSS
Wooden Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for Wood Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set Color Painted Girl Toys Decoration Ornament Gifts presenting a serious risk of choking and suffocation.
Take it away from young children now.
What to do now
Wooden Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0256). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Wood Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set Color Painted Girl Toys Decoration Ornament Gifts presenting a serious risk of choking and suffocation.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of choking as the elements of the two small dogs fit entirely within the small parts cylinder. Additionally, the top part of the St Bernard does not have any opening, divider or scalloped edge pattern and presents a suffocation hazard to young children.
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 listing from the online marketplace (Wish).
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Wish)
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0256
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Wooden Russian nesting Matryoshka style-dolls in the form of dog breeds supplied in plain white cardboard box
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Wooden Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set been recalled?
Wooden Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Wooden Russian Nesting Matryoshka Dolls Set sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
