Reason for the recall
- Product presents risk of choking and serious internal chemical burns due to access to button cells.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5056170330619
Product
Gem Imports Ltd Hoot Flashing Disco Baton
- Barcode
- 5056170330619
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Gem Imports Ltd Hoot Flashing Disco Baton
- Hazard: Product presents risk of choking and serious internal chemical burns due to access to button cells.
- Corrective action: Gem Imports Ltd have issued a recall notice supplied to wholesale customers for display at point of sale
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - flashing disco baton
- Barcode
- 5056170330619
- Lot
- 6352 & 7997 - Batches 6352 and 7997 are the batches that may be affected by the recall
- Product Code
- TOY-3061
- Country of Origin
- China
- Online Marketplace
- Yorkshire Trading Company
- Product description
- Packaged in plastic bag with card attached. Blue or pink handle with three light settings
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- There is a risk of choking & chemical burn as two parts of the handle were simply ‘clipped’ together and pulled apart with minimal effort, thereby giving access to the button cells. The possible risk of access to small cell batteries presents a choking hazard as well as a chemical risk as if swallowed, it can result in serious internal chemical burns and damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- Gem Imports Ltd have issued a recall notice supplied to wholesale customers for display at point of sale.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2104-0020
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Gem Imports Ltd have issued a recall notice supplied to wholesale customers for display at point of sale
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - flashing disco baton
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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