Product Recall: Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin sold by Poundland (2210-0064)

Product details

Published20 October 2022

The hazard

Product recall for Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin decorations presenting a high risk of injuries and choking due to easy access to button batteries.

Product description

Summary Product: Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin Hazard: The product has has been identified as presenting a high risk of injuries and choking due to easy access to button batteries. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Product information Type Decorative Articles - Halloween Decoration Model Number 536659 Barcodes 5059888366598 and 5054110717544 Sales Period 1st - 14th October 2022 Country of Origin China Product description Light up ghost and pumpkin articles with internal lights, powered by button batteries. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The battery compartment of the products are not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and batteries. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Corrective action The product has been recalled from end users. Customers should return the product to Poundland for a full refund. Additional information PSD case number: 2210-0064 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

What should you do?

Check the brand, model and batch number or barcode against your product. If it matches, stop using it, unplug it and follow the measures above, or contact the seller or manufacturer. Keep the product and your receipt until you know whether you can get a refund, repair or replacement.

Official notice ↗ · Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)

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