Take-to-seller checklist

Toy or play gym

Official second-hand advice is to inspect toys in person and to search the OPSS recall list. Take this list to the sale table.

Look for UKCA or CE marking and a BS EN 71 reference. Age warnings (0–3) are there for small parts.

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SellerWhere listedMeeting placeDateAsking priceBrandModelStandard mark / approval no.

Must passI have searched official records on GOV.UK Product Recalls for this brand and modelSearch the OPSS list of product safety alerts, reports and recalls. A clear search is not a guarantee — spellings and model codes vary.
CheckI can get the original instructions (paper copy or a download from the maker)OPSS advises checking that instructions come with the product or are available online, especially for mechanical items.

AskHas it been in a recall, or have any parts been replaced with non-original pieces?

Must passUKCA or CE marking is present, plus an age grade
Must passNo broken pieces, sharp edges, loose eyes or stuffing coming out
Must passAny button or coin battery compartment needs a screwdriver (or is empty and the cover is intact)Loose button batteries are a well-known swallowing hazard. If the cover is missing or the screw is gone, walk away.
Must passCords, ribbons and gym strings are not long enough to loop round a neck
CheckIt can be cleaned; fabric is not mildewed
CheckIf my child is under 36 months, nothing comes off that fits inside a 35 mm film-canister-sized gap (a toilet-roll tube is a rough home check)