Reason for the recall
- The battery compartment of the remote may not lock, allowing easy access to the compartment and battery. 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.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Flashing Flower Toy GT-404
- Name / model
- Number
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Flashing Flower Toy GT-404
- Hazard: The battery compartment of the remote may not lock, allowing easy access to the compartment and battery. 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.
- Corrective action: Destruction of the product at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Flashing Flower Toy
- Model Number
- GT-404
- Country of origin
- China
- Product description
- Flashing wand-like plastic flower toy, supplied in transparent plastic packaging.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product has been identified as presenting a serious chemical risk and 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 is also supplied in packaging which presents an asphyxiation hazard and requires improvements to labelling and markings.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- Destruction of the product at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2209-0225
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Destruction of the product at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Flashing Flower Toy
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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