daughter nearly chocked to death on a screw from a furreal pet!!

fishingcinema

i have today spoken to someone from hasbro who did not really seem that worried that she choked on a screw from one of there toys he asked if she was ok but did not sound lets say sincere.mabey just because it was a monday morning

also received this email

a Pre Paid label for you to return the Fur Real Jungle Cat to us as discussed. When the item arrives here I will investigate with the manufacturer.

I’m glad your daughter has suffered no ill effects from choking on the screw.

All our toys are tested and passed by independent UKAS accredited laboratories before being certified as safe, as well as being tested to our own strict set of Safety and Reliability Standards.

I would like to thank you for your valuable feedback on your experiences with this toy. Feedback both positive and negative, helps us to better appreciate how children interact with our toys.

Since our principal concern as a toy manufacturer is to bring happiness and pleasure to all of our customers and not disappointment, we will arrange for you to be sent, without prejudice, an alternative product, which will arrive by separate post. Please check out www.hasbro.co.uk/

i also looked under there recall and found this offering re a different hasbro toy


PLAYSKOOL Team Talkin' Tool Bench
Product #07254
Following reports of 2 serious incidents in the USA, Playskool is warning consumers to stop using this toy immediately.

The two 76mm plastic nails shown below have been involved in choking incidents and are being recalled as a precaution to avoid additional incidents.


Consumers should immediately take these 2 toy nails away from children and contact Hasbro UK Consumer Affairs for details of how obtain a £30 credit or voucher.

what should i do accept the straight swap?
even though i do not really want the same product for fear of same thing happening it was a crimbo gift from nan and grandad aven if i did want the same they do not have it listed on the site he gave me the link to

Fran

I would report to Trading Standards first. The Trading Standards website says:

Offences

If the seller is in business (rather than a private seller), he may have committed a criminal offence if he:

sells goods which are unsafe;

If you feel that any of the above could apply, you should report the matter to your local Trading Standards Service before you return to the trader.

fishingcinema

Fran wrote: »

I would report to Trading Standards first. The Trading Standards website says:

thanks reperted to them when incident happened

setmefree2

That's awful. Just out of interest was it made in China? (I know everything is made in China!)

fishingcinema

setmefree2 wrote: »

That's awful. Just out of interest was it made in China? (I know everything is made in China!)

yes your right it was made in china

setmefree2

I have to be honest I'm glad I don't have small kids these days. 10/15 years ago when my kids were small toys did seem safe. These days there are some many scares on toys it's incredible and terrible....It's also impossible not to buy stuff made in China were (so it would seem) things aren't as they should be in the health and safety department.

beefcarrot

Did anything come of this in the end?

Luna69

My daughter got the fureal guinea pig for Christmas sowill have to check this out. She is nearly 6, but still , doesnt' mean she can't choke on something.

Speaking of ages, I have a 20 month old and it's a nightmare with 2 older children. He wants everything they have, especially my 6 year old and I can't literally hide everything from him, or keep it out of his way, nor can I watch him every minute of the day if he's playing with them. It is very difficult.
My DD has lots of tiny polly pocket things and she can't really play with them, because he wants them and picks them all up.

Anyway, bit off topic, glad your DD was ok OP. I remember when I was a toddler, choking on some large size screws from my cot!!! Shows how easy it is.

Yvonne