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Product Recall: Light Up Unicorn Wand (2403-0082)

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Published25 March 2024

The hazard

Product Recall for Light Up Unicorn Wand presenting a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking and burns.

Product description

Summary Product: Light Up Unicorn Wand Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking and burns due to the presence of accessible button cell batteries. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Product information Type Toy - Light Up Wand Product Identifiers No identifiers available. Country of Origin China Product Description A battery-operated blue light up unicorn wand. Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF Hazard The battery compartment on the products is not adequately secured, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. The batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, the product included electrical components with solder joints, and when tested, the solder was found to contain lead at a concentration that exceeds the 0.1% maximum limit specified, which presents an environmental hazard. The bag used for packaging poses a potential asphyxiation hazard to the intended consumer, and some of the required documentation was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, or the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS). Corrective action All goods were seized from the retail premises and the product has been recalled from end users. Additional information PSD number: 2403-0082 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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