United KingdomPlaybook’d Hangman toy sold via Amazon — a 3D printable game with a plastic gallows and “hang man” supplied in a navy blue outer box with small parts and small magnets. It was removed from the marketplace because it presents a serious choking risk to young children (particularly those under 36 months) and does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Owners should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of the reach of young children, and contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Playbook'd Hangman toy presenting a serious risk of choking.
Type: Toys - Board Games (Non Powered)
Brand: Playbook’d
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: 3D printable game with plastic gallows and “hang man”. Supplied in navy blue outer box with small parts and small magnets.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0111
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of choking because it is supplied with small parts. These 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. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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