Hi I'd be really grateful if anyone could give me some advice on behalf on my dd, who has just turned 18.
I will change a few details so as not to be too outing.
She's quite enterprising and has previously sold clothes on social media.
During lockdown he made a punk version doll out of a second hand (branded) doll to give to a friend as a gift. She added various items to the clothing (beads, safety pins etc). It looked great- her friend put it on social media and now she has accepted a few orders for similar dolls via social media and has been paid for these and delivered them.
My concerns/ questions are:
1- choking hazards due to small items that have been attached (the label on the doll says it is suitable for a younger age than it now is).
2- use of the brand name in her social media post - is it against the law to market 'Bespoke Barbie' or similar?
3- Can she write some sort of disclaimer saying that the items are sold as decorative collectable items for age 14 plus and not intended for use as toys due to small parts? (Or is this ridiculous as the original product was clearly intended to be a toy)
Unless anyone can help me find a way round these issues, then I think it is best that she stops selling these. However, I also need to think about damage limitation and maybe sending a message/ disclaimer those who she has sold to already.
TIA for any advice on what to do about this!