Squishy Octopus

Official notice

21 Feb 2024

Last checked

21 Feb 2024

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Squishy Octopus. There is a risk of death or serious injury from strangulation. The legs can stretch and wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head. Published 2024-02-21.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and cut the legs. Return to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you are unable to return the product, or for more information, please contact GFA (Aust) Ltd on 03 9551 4666 or sales@gfa.net.au

Recall number

e61a98bc-b566-46e5-aee3-c67110a7093e

Official notice

2024-02-21

The hazard

There is a risk of death or serious injury from strangulation. The legs can stretch and wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head.

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Affected products

Product 1

Soft synthetic octopus with elasticated sticky legs in four colours: pink green yellow blue

Risk / hazard

There is a risk of death or serious injury from strangulation. The legs can stretch and wind around a child’s neck, especially if swung around the head.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

KIDS

Classification

Bath toys, Toys for babies and toddlers

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

e61a98bc-b566-46e5-aee3-c67110a7093e

Classification

Bath toys, Toys for babies and toddlers

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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