British shoppers have been notified that multiple dangerous products are being sold on Amazon and eBay.
Five items were identified by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) as presenting hazards including choking, electric shock and suffocation.
As a result, the products have been removed on the online marketplaces, with some imports rejected at the border and destroyed.
The OPSS advised consumers who may have purchased these items to "stop using them immediately" and contact their distributor for redress.
Baby Favorite Stacking Toy sold via Amazon (2503-0075)
Model: 617
ASIN: B09TJ7FWZH
The Baby Favorite Stacking Toy sold via Amazon presents "a serious risk of choking as it is supplied with easily detachable small parts", according to the OPSS.
The product has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Those who have already purchased the product should stop using it.
Osrchids Light Bulb Adaptor (Bayonet BC B22 to Screw SES E14) sold via eBay (2503-0020)
Other product identifiers: TUP0330 4Z04-4F08
Batch number: 250103065541344
The Osrchids Light Bulb Adaptor sold on eBay poses "a serious risk of electric shock" due to a path from the live or neutral terminals to the protective earth connection.
eBay has removed the listing for this product from its marketplace. Those who have already purchased the product should stop using it.
Moontoy Musical Crawling Octopus sold via Amazon (2503-0052)
Batch number: 35651
Model number: J-7748
The Moontoy Musical Crawling Octopus sold on Amazon was identified as presenting "a risk of choking as small screws can detach from the base of the toy during play", the OPSS reported.
This product has been removed from Amazon and destroyed. Those who have already purchased the product should stop using it.
Plush Cow Doll sold via Amazon (2503-0034)
Amazon product identifiers: FBA15JTZLBL8PU000019, X001HTKFMT
The OPSS also flagged a Plush Cow Doll sold via Amazon as presenting "a high risk of suffocation" due to its packaging.
The plastic bag used for packaging was found to be thinner than the minimum required thickness and exceeded the permitted size.
This product's listing has been removed and the import rejected at the border.
Homelylife Busyboards sold via Amazon (2502-0132)
Amazon identifiers: X001UUCKR3, FBA15JSM0ST8U000021, X001TB4VQL, FBA15JSM0ST8U000027
Finally, the Homelylife Busyboards sold on Amazon were found to present "a high risk of choking as the small parts of the toy, such as the zip, can be easily removed".
This product has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
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Consumers who have purchased any of the dangerous items should follow the OPSS' advice promptly.
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Five items were identified by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) as presenting hazards including choking, electric shock and suffocation.
As a result, the products have been removed on the online marketplaces, with some imports rejected at the border and destroyed.
The OPSS advised consumers who may have purchased these items to "stop using them immediately" and contact their distributor for redress.
Baby Favorite Stacking Toy sold via Amazon (2503-0075)
Model: 617
ASIN: B09TJ7FWZH
The Baby Favorite Stacking Toy sold via Amazon presents "a serious risk of choking as it is supplied with easily detachable small parts", according to the OPSS.
The product has been rejected at the border and destroyed. Those who have already purchased the product should stop using it.
Osrchids Light Bulb Adaptor (Bayonet BC B22 to Screw SES E14) sold via eBay (2503-0020)
Other product identifiers: TUP0330 4Z04-4F08
Batch number: 250103065541344
The Osrchids Light Bulb Adaptor sold on eBay poses "a serious risk of electric shock" due to a path from the live or neutral terminals to the protective earth connection.
eBay has removed the listing for this product from its marketplace. Those who have already purchased the product should stop using it.
Moontoy Musical Crawling Octopus sold via Amazon (2503-0052)
Batch number: 35651
Model number: J-7748
The Moontoy Musical Crawling Octopus sold on Amazon was identified as presenting "a risk of choking as small screws can detach from the base of the toy during play", the OPSS reported.
This product has been removed from Amazon and destroyed. Those who have already purchased the product should stop using it.
Plush Cow Doll sold via Amazon (2503-0034)
Amazon product identifiers: FBA15JTZLBL8PU000019, X001HTKFMT
The OPSS also flagged a Plush Cow Doll sold via Amazon as presenting "a high risk of suffocation" due to its packaging.
The plastic bag used for packaging was found to be thinner than the minimum required thickness and exceeded the permitted size.
This product's listing has been removed and the import rejected at the border.
Homelylife Busyboards sold via Amazon (2502-0132)
Amazon identifiers: X001UUCKR3, FBA15JSM0ST8U000021, X001TB4VQL, FBA15JSM0ST8U000027
Finally, the Homelylife Busyboards sold on Amazon were found to present "a high risk of choking as the small parts of the toy, such as the zip, can be easily removed".
This product has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
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Consumers who have purchased any of the dangerous items should follow the OPSS' advice promptly.
Product and food recalls should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
In a warning to shoppers in Northern Ireland, turkey burgers were pulled from supermarket shelves due to sulphur dioxide contamination.
Find Out More...