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Product Safety Report: Light-up Toy Sword (2301-0202)

Product details

Published16 February 2023

The hazard

Product Safety Report for Light-up Sword presenting a serious chemical risk.

Product description

Summary Product: Light-up Sword Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested excess concentrations of phthalates were detected from the inner red wire of the sword casing. Corrective action: Destruction of the product at the border. Product information Type Toys – Battery operated toy Identifiers Product label has the heading ‘Toys’ in a rainbow-colour gradient Country of Origin China Product Description A pixelated-style sword in a clear plastic wrapper. There are two colour versions; red, white & blue and purple, yellow, blue & green Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF Hazard The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested, excess concentrations of phthalates were detected from the inner red wire of the sword casing. Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system. The flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured 0.031 ± 0.002mm which is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified, which further presents an asphyxiation hazard. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Corrective action Destruction of the product at the border. Additional information PSD case number: 2301-0202 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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