'Take them away from children!' Beloved toy pulled from shelves due to choking risk
A children's toy has been declared unsafe to play with
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Parents and carers should search their children's toy boxes for an unsafe product.
Little ones must stop using the Donald and Daisy Duck Figurines supplied in Little People Mickey & Friends Figure Pack, as they pose a choking risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: "The product presents a risk of choking as it is possible for the heads on the Donald and Daisy Duck figurines to detach, producing a small part." Consequently, the product has been recalled from end users.
Donald and Daisy Duck Figurines
Brand: Fisher Price
Model number: HPJ88
Barcode: 0194735160594
Country of origin: China
'The product presents a risk of choking'
Mattel
'A young child could place the product in their mouth and choke'
Mattel
"The product presents a risk of choking as it is possible for the heads on the Donald and Daisy Duck figurines to detach, producing a small part. A young child could place the product in their mouth and choke.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
"Owners of the product should stop using the Donald and Daisy Duck figures and keep them out of reach of children.
"Only the Donald and Daisy Duck figurines are affected by this recall. The Donald and Daisy Duck figures are around 7cm tall and have outstretched arms.
"The Donald Duck figure has a blue shirt with thin yellow stripes, a blue and black hat and a red bow tie. The Daisy Duck figure has a light purple shirt, turquoise necklace and bracelet, pink shoes and a pink hair bow.
"The Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Pluto figures are not affected by the recall."
Customers can find further information on the Mattel website at https://service.mattel.com/uk/recall.aspx.
Mattel told affected customers in the UK: "Fisher-Price has announced a voluntary recall of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures sold in the Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends figure pack.
"The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Fisher-Price has received three reports in the United States of the head of the Donald Duck or Daisy Duck figures detaching while in use. No injuries have been reported."
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'The Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto figures are not recalled and may be kept by consumers'
Mattel
The model number (HPJ88) can be found at the bottom of the Goofy figure.
Mattel continued: "The Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Pluto figures are not recalled and may be kept by consumers.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures, take them away from children, and contact Mattel by phone at 01628500303 or by email through https://consumersupport.mattel.com/mattelsupport/s/create-case.
"In order to verify that your product is affected, we will need the model number which is located on the bottom of the Goofy figure. Please be sure to have your product with you when you call.
"Fisher Price’s greatest concern and primary focus has always been the safety of the children who use our products. For that reason, we've taken action to recall the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures sold in the Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends figure pack. Fisher-Price is dedicated to creating safe and helpful products for you and your family."