Reason for the recall
- The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandPMS
Batch number(s)Numbers
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Squishy Dino and Unicorn Eggs
- Hazard: The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Fidget Toy
- Brand
- PMS
- Models
- Squishy Dino Egg (F163586) & Squishy Unicorn Egg (F163591)
- Dino Barcode
- 5050565670175
- Unicorn Barcode
- 5050565670182
- Batch Numbers
- 981187, 981189, 981197, 982866, 982867
- Sales Period
- 31st March – 23rd May 2025
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Moulded eggs in various colours with aqueous solution, beads, and a plastic dinosaur/unicorn inside.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The products present a serious microbiological and choking risk as they can burst easily during normal use, releasing small parts and an aqueous solution. This solution was found to contain an excess of aerobic microbials. If the user inhales or handles the solution, they could come into contact with these microbials. This may cause adverse health effects for certain consumers, such as those who are immunocompromised.
- The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by Matalan.
- Consumers should stop using the products immediately and return them to Matalan for a full refund. A receipt is not required. For more information please see Recall Notice or contact Matalan via matalancustomercare@matalanonline.co.uk.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2511-0211
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Fidget Toy
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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