Official recall record
Blue plush octopus toy with small suction cup
- Issuing authority
- OPSS (UK)
- Alert date
- 2024-12-18
- Country of alert
- United Kingdom
- Alert level
- Product Safety Report
- Alert type
- product-safety-report
What the authority reported
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic suction cup attachment was found to contain bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) at 4.6% and 15.6% respectively. This exceeds the specified maximum limit of 0.1% by mass of the plasticised material. Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. Additionally, the product was also found to present a risk of choking as following the standard tension test, the seam came apart allowing access to the internal fibrous stuffing material. The suction cup also detached from the plush and was able to fit entirely through the template. If swallowed, the suction cup could press on the back of a child’s throat and potentially block their airway. There is no labelling and some of the required markings were not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.
What to do
Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-06-05.