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Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuries

Product Recall for Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions presenting a risk of injuries.

  • Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions: photo 1 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 14 Jul 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions: photo 2 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 14 Jul 2023
  • Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions: photo 3 of 3 from the OPSS notice of 14 Jul 2023

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

5 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • 25282
    • 7163
    • 7175
    • 7166
    • 25291

What to do now

Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Stop using it.
  2. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2307-0120). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions presenting a risk of injuries.

The risk

The hard plastic top fin presents a risk of injuries. Children using the toy particularly in a bath or paddling pool may slip and fall onto the hard plastic top fin of the Baby Shark and may suffer scratches, laceration, or puncture injuries.

The products do 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, including both full-size and mini versions of the product.

For further information, please access the live recall site here: https://www.recallrtr.com/BathShark/#

Additional information

PSD case number: 2307-0120

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions been recalled?

Zuru Baby shark bath toy – mini and full-size versions could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the 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?

Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

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