OPSS Not provided Household decorative articles
Product Recall: Wizz Toys 7.5cm x 4cm Shells Decorative Wishing Bottle (2607-0012)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2607-0012
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the coloured sand included in the bottles may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandWizz Toys
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5050565779472
Product
Wizz Toys 7.5cm x 4cm Shells Decorative Wishing Bottle
- Brand
- Wizz Toys
- Name / model
- 779031
- Barcode
- 5050565779472
- Category
- Household decorative articles
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Wizz Toys 7.5cm x 4cm Shells Decorative Wishing Bottle
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the coloured sand included in the bottles may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International.
- Product information
- Type
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
- Brand
- Wizz Toys
- Model
- 779031
- Barcode
- 5050565779472
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Variety of decorative wishing bottles.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International.
- We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
- For further information, access the PMS International website: https://b2b.pmsinternational.com/product-recall/ or contact productrecall@pmsinternational.com
- Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact the retailer or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2607-0012
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International.
- Product information
- Type
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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