Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of burns due to a flammability risk if the product comes into contact with a naked flame.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)No
Barcode9781682080696
Product
Meri Meri Lion Headdress
- Batch number(s)
- No
- Barcode
- 9781682080696
- Category
- Toys
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Meri Meri Lion Headdress
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns due to a flammability risk if the product comes into contact with a naked flame.
- Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Toy head wear
- Barcode
- 9781682080696
- Batch No
- Yiwu, China 12521
- Product description
- Headdress with yarn mane, felt ear detail and fabric necktie
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of burns as it fails to comply with 4.2.3 of the standard in that, when tested, the hair ignited and after the removal of the test flame, stayed alight for greater than 12 seconds and had to be extinguished. This is greater than the specified maximum of 2 seconds for toys intended to be worn on the head and have flowing elements less than 50mm. If the product contact with open flames occurred and the product became alight, there is a risk that the use of this product could cause burns to the head and face when worn by young children.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- Recall of the product from end users. Further information can be found at: https://merimeri.co.uk/pages/safety-recall
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2212-0062
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Recall of the product from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Toy head wear
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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