United KingdomGreen Grinch-like plush toy sold via eBay (eBay item 404418898068), a green plush resembling The Grinch made in China. It was found that the nose can easily detach and form a small part, posing a choking hazard to young children under 36 months and failing Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. The import was rejected at the border and the online marketplace removed the listing.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Green Grinch-like Plush Toy presenting a risk of choking.
Type: Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Powered)
eBay Item Number: 404418898068
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Green plush toy resembling The Grinch.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0028
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of choking because the nose can easily detach, forming a small part. The nose therefore poses a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
The official notice
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