Hull City Council’s Trading Standards department is warning consumers about a children’s capybara-themed advent calendar sold online after discovering it contains a dangerous item.
The calendar, marketed as a children’s toy, has prompted multiple complaints from parents in and around Hull who were alarmed to find a sharp box cutter, pictured above, included as one of the daily gifts.
Trading Standards is extremely concerned that this item poses a serious risk of injury to children, including the potential of suffering cuts.
Further concern has been raised that some of these advent calendars may not yet have been opened, as parents may have purchased them in advance and stored them away for future celebrations.
The product was sold via Amazon by an overseas based online retailer at a price of £35.
Amazon has now removed all listings for this product from sale.
Details of the product:
Amazon Listing Name: Capybara Advent Calendar 2025 for Kids Girls Boys, 34 Pcs Capybara Accessories Christmas Countdown Calendar Surprise Gifts
Amazon ASINs: B0G1XVBXP3, B0FVS7P8GC, B0G4CWH2VN
Trading Standards advises consumers:
- Do not give this advent calendar to children
- Keep it out of reach of children
- Do not dispose of it without first contacting Trading Standards
Anyone who has purchased this advent calendar, or believes they may have done so, is urged to contact Trading Standards for further advice and support.
Consumers can report concerns via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 113, with information then passed directly to Trading Standards.
Product Safety Report: Capybara Advent Calendar 2025 (2512-0284) – GOV.UK