Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandHero
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5060596062344
Product
- Summary
- Product: Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Fancy Dress Accessories (Powered)
- Brand
- Hero
- Barcode
- 5060596062344
- Factory Ref
- 666A
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Red plastic robotic arm toy, which can shoot water beads from a hole in the palm. The product is packaged with 1000 water beads, a rechargeable battery and USB adapter.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads, which if swallowed in hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway and lead to aspiration. The water beads may also be swallowed and continue to expand inside the digestive tract, causing a blockage.
- OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.
- We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, please call Smart Toys Limited on 020 8571 1041.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2511-0011
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Fancy Dress Accessories (Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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