Reason for the recall
- This product presents a risk of choking and injuries due to unsecured button batteries.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandMikulala
Batch number(s)202, 40901001
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Mikulala Flash Braid
- Hazard: This product presents a risk of choking and injuries due to unsecured button batteries.
- Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Light-Up Hair Braid
- Brand
- Mikulala
- ASIN
- B082FTM2Y9
- UPC
- 750153353095
- Batch
- 202, 40901001
- Amazon listing name
- Mikulala 64PCS Light Up Toys Glow in the Dark Birthday Party Supplies for Kids Adults Easter Gifts with 40 Finger Lights, 8 Jelly Rings, 4 Flashing Glasses, 8 Bracelets, 4 Fiber Optic Hair Lights : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Transparent plastic switch containing two button batteries which power attached fibre optic lights falling from the bottom of the product. Packaging is pink with the words “Flash Braid” in rainbow colours. Product is included in a multipack of 64 pcs of light up toys.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The battery compartment of the products is not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. The 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
- Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2505-0004
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Light-Up Hair Braid
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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