Overview
- The Office for Product Safety & Standards issued an urgent recall on 26 December, stating the toy breaches Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- The hook-and-loop fastening can detach during normal use, creating a small part that poses a choking hazard to children under 36 months.
- The affected product was sold between 3 September and 24 November 2025 and was manufactured in China.
- John Lewis says it recalled the specific line as a precaution in November and is offering full refunds at its stores.
- Authorities advise consumers to stop use immediately, keep the toy away from babies and young children, and return it, as the alert comes alongside other recent toy safety notices.