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Blue Shark Inflatable Kids Costume — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-08-28
Hazard: Asphyxiation

Blue Shark Inflatable Kids Costume poses an asphyxiation risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-08-28
RetailerAmazon
Model identifiersAmazon product identifiers: X00IP4IHUN, FBA15J4JTBNTU000004; SKU: EU-Shark-Kids-01
CategoryToys
HazardAsphyxiation
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because the drawstrings around the neck of the product are excessively long. The drawstrings could get caught and tighten around the child’s neck, strangling or injuring them._x000D_ This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
RemedyThe import has been rejected at the border.
Recall number2408-0115
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable productsSmall-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involvedUK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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