Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of choking and injuries as small parts are easily produced, and excessively expand when in contact in water.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSkillmatics
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode8904279510043
Product
Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’ Toy
- Brand
- Skillmatics
- Barcode
- 8904279510043
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Skillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’ Toy
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking and injuries as small parts are easily produced, and excessively expand when in contact in water.
- Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Toy Model Construction (Non Powered)
- Brand
- Skillmatics
- Barcode
- 8904279510043
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A4 sized box containing paper Aqua Figures, string, key rings, and instructions.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious choking risk as it can be torn into small parts which fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths. As the product expands when hydrated (potentially by up to 1400%), once swallowed it may expand in the digestive tract, causing a blockage.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2512-0276
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The import has been rejected at the border.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Toy Model Construction (Non Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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