OPSS flags Electronic Guitar Toy over strangulation, hearing and battery access risks
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UK OPSS reports this toy guitar's neck strap lacks an effective breakaway mechanism and could strangle a child. Its sound levels exceed limits for hand-held toys, and children could reach the batteries. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What happened
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a product safety report on 8 October 2026 about an Electronic Guitar Toy. The toy presents a risk of strangulation and does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Local Authority Trading Standards notified the case.
Affected products
Electronic Guitar Toy, barcode 5060596067875, country of origin China. Multicoloured musical guitar with keyboard and drum functions. PSD notification number 2609-0125.
The risk
The adjustable neck strap does not have an effective breakaway mechanism. A child may become entangled, and the strap may tighten around the neck, potentially causing strangulation. Sound levels are above the permitted limit for hand-held toys, which may cause hearing damage after prolonged or repeated exposure. The battery compartment securing screw is not secure and can be fully removed, which could let children reach the batteries, a choking hazard.
What to do
The source gives no advice to consumers. The import was rejected at the border and destroyed.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Read the full OPSS product alert on the Electronic Guitar Toy with barcode 5060596067875.
- ✓Check if anyone in your home has this specific toy by looking for the barcode number on the packaging.
- ✓Remove the toy immediately if you own it and contact the retailer where you bought it for a refund or replacement.
- ✓Report the toy to Trading Standards in your area if you spot it being sold anywhere, since this batch was supposed to be destroyed at the border.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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