'Keep it out of reach!' Britons warned as childcare product from Etsy presents 'choking and strangulation' risk

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Affected customers 'should stop using the product immediately'
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Anna Barry

By Anna Barry


Published: 17/09/2024

- 09:15

The seller has made direct contact with those who have purchased the product

A product designed for very young children has been deemed unsafe to use. The Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip - Liberty Print Fabric, sold via Etsy, should be kept out of reach of little ones.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) shared that the product "presents a high risk of choking" and a "risk of strangulation".


Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip - Liberty Print Fabric sold via Etsy

Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Dummy Clip

Brand: Weasel and the Whale

Product description: Liberty fabric dummy clip with plastic fastener

Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip \u2013 Liberty Print Fabric

Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip – Liberty Print Fabric presents a choking and strangulation risk

OPSS

The OPSS said: "The product presents a high risk of choking as the detachable garment fastener is a small part and, if placed in a young child’s mouth, could cause them to choke.

"Additionally, the clip’s cord exceeds the maximum permissible length, presenting a risk of strangulation.

"The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

"The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

"The seller has made direct contact with purchasers of the product and removed the listing from sale."


Additional information

PSD case number: 2404-0155

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Parents and carers were warned about a second children's product that has been deemed unsuitable: an infant car seat that presents a "risk of injuries".

Britons have been told that several batches of My Babiie Infant Carriers are unsafe to use.

The OPSS said: "The product presents a risk of injuries as it has been identified that a gap may appear between the handle and the seat shell, usually on one side.

"In certain circumstances, the handle may become loose or detach on one side, causing the car seat to move unexpectedly."

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