United KingdomThe affected product is a brown Labubu Style wrist strap, described as a Labubu-style soft-filled wrist strap. It was recalled because its eyes can easily detach, creating a small choking part, the head contains an easily accessible battery pack, and it lacks required markings, labelling, age warnings and instructions, so it does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Affected products have been removed from sale by the local distributor.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Labubu Style Wrist Strap presenting a serious risk of choking.
Type: Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non-Powered)
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Brown Labubu-style soft-filled wrist strap.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2510-0156
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of choking as the eyes of the product can easily detach. This creates a small part which fits entirely within a small parts cylinder. The small parts pose 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 toy was also found to have a battery pack in its head which is easily accessible. The product also did not possess the necessary markings and labelling and did not have an age warning or instructions.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
Affected products have been removed from sale by the local distributor.
The official notice
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