'Keep it out of reach!' Britons warned as childcare product from Etsy presents 'choking and strangulation' risk
Affected customers 'should stop using the product immediately'
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A product designed for very young children has been deemed unsafe to use. The Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip - Liberty Print Fabric, sold via Etsy, should be kept out of reach of little ones.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) shared that the product "presents a high risk of choking" and a "risk of strangulation".
Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip - Liberty Print Fabric sold via Etsy
Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Dummy Clip
Brand: Weasel and the Whale
Product description: Liberty fabric dummy clip with plastic fastener
Weasel and the Whale Dummy Clip – Liberty Print Fabric presents a choking and strangulation risk
OPSS
The OPSS said: "The product presents a high risk of choking as the detachable garment fastener is a small part and, if placed in a young child’s mouth, could cause them to choke.
"Additionally, the clip’s cord exceeds the maximum permissible length, presenting a risk of strangulation.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
"The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
"The seller has made direct contact with purchasers of the product and removed the listing from sale."
Additional information
PSD case number: 2404-0155
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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