Home Bargains has issued a recall for its Happy Easter Plush Toys due to a serious risk of asphyxiation.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has warned that the products present a significant safety hazard.
According to the Cleveland Clinic: "Asphyxiation is when your body doesn't get enough oxygen. Asphyxiation affects how you breathe. It may cause you to pass out and can also cause death."
The toys have been found to have weak seams that can easily come apart, potentially exposing the internal fibrous stuffing material. This poses a "serious risk" as children could access and place the stuffing in their mouths.
Home Bargains has issued a recall for the toys
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Recalled products
Home Bargains Happy Easter Plush Toys (Pink Rabbit, White Rabbit and Yellow Chick)
Type: Toys - Plush Toy
Brand: Home Bargains
Barcode: 10811016
Affected batch code: All
Country of origin: China
Product description: 25cm plush toys in three Easter designs – 'Yellow Chick', 'Pink Rabbit', 'White Rabbit'
The OPSS said: "The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
"The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Home Bargains.
"Consumers who have purchased any of the Easter plush toys should stop using it immediately and keep out of the reach of children."
For a full refund, customers should return the affected products to their nearest Home Bargains store. No proof of purchase is required to obtain the refund.
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Customers can return the product to a Home Bargains store for a full refund, no receipt required
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Those seeking additional information can ask in-store or visit the Home Bargains help centre online.
A hand cleaner has also been recalled due to contamination with harmful bacteria, posing a potential health risk to consumers.
Those who have purchased the Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner from 151 Products Ltd have been warned it contains aerobic mesophilic bacteria.
Shoppers were told the affected product presents a microbiological risk that "could cause infection or irritation", particularly if used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes.
