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Product Safety Report: Light Up Pop Pipes sold via Amazon (2309-0117)

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Published26 October 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Light Up Pop Pipes sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical and choking risk.

Product description

Summary Product: Light Up Pop Pipes sold via Amazon Hazard: The battery compartment of the products are not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Product information Type Toys – Light Up Pop Pipes Amazon identifiers X001OXYUUB, FBA15H22QJ63U000001, SKU: LightTubes#Tank Country of Origin China Product Description Colourful 6 pack light up pop pipes Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious chemical risk and risk of choking as the battery compartments do not include a screw, or similar fixing, to secure them. When the drop test was performed, the two halves of the battery compartment split open, and the three button cell batteries became directly accessible. 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 due to a chemical burn hazard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Corrective action The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Additional information PSD case number: 2309-0117 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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