Reason for the recall
- The product presents a chemical risk and risk of choking and burns as the button battery compartment is not adequately secured. If swallowed, button batteries present a choking hazard and can cause serious damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)6911-08/2021
Barcode502366402024
Product
World’s Smallest Microscope
- Batch number(s)
- 6911-08/2021
- Barcode
- 502366402024
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: World’s Smallest Microscope
- Hazard: The product presents a chemical risk and risk of choking and burns as the button battery compartment is not adequately secured. If swallowed, button batteries present a choking hazard and can cause serious damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer and listing removed from the online marketplace (Amazon)
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Microscope
- Barcode
- 502366402024
- Batch number
- 6911-08/2021
- ASIN
- B07J5SZHDM
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- A miniature microscope/magnifier with adjustable focus, button battery-operated LED and detachable lanyard.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a chemical risk and a risk of choking and injuries as the button battery compartment of the product is not adequately secured and is easily accessible. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. The product listing has been removed from Amazon.
- List of Distributors of World’s Smallest Microscope
- Please visit the following distributors’ websites for further information:
- MenKind: https://www.menkind.co.uk/worlds-smallest-microscope-recall
- Funtime Gifts: https://www.funtimegifts.co.uk/s-eg7930/worlds-smallest-microscope/
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2205-0173
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer and listing removed from the online marketplace (Amazon)
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Microscope
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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