United KingdomThe product is the Emotional Support Plant (model 22#orangetree), a small soft‑filled “crocheted” flower‑pot figure with plastic eyes holding a plastic card that reads “Emotional support Plant - Life can be tough sometimes but remember so are you!”, made in China. It was recalled because the flexible plastic bag has area greater than 100 mm × 100 mm and a thickness of 0.030 ± 0.002 mm (below the required 0.038 mm), posing a serious asphyxiation risk and failing the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011; the import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Emotional Support Plant presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Model: 22#orangetree
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Small soft-filled, ‘crocheted’ flower-pot figure with plastic eyes, holding a plastic card. Card reads marked “Emotional support Plant - Life can be tough sometimes but remember so are you!”.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0067
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because the flexible plastic bag has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the thickness is 0.030 ± 0.002mm. This is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. If a child placed the bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. Improvements are also required to product labelling and markings.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The official notice
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