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Wooden Shape Game sold on eBay safety warning over a choking risk
Product safety report for unbranded wooden shape game presenting a serious risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Wooden Shape Game sold on eBay
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 293772351093
What to do now
Small parts of Wooden Shape Game sold on eBay could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2101-0034). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for unbranded wooden shape game presenting a serious risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as it consists of small objects which fit into a small parts cylinder. A child playing with this toy can place a small part into their mouth and swallow which can lead to the blocking of the child’s airway.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2101-0034
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Wooden toy comprising of a small board and multi-coloured small shaped pieces fitting into holes in the board. The toy is supplied in cellophane.
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Questions
Why has Wooden Shape Game sold on eBay been reported?
Small parts of Wooden Shape Game sold on eBay could come loose and choke a young child. 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Wooden Shape Game sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
