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Sprinkler Ball Toy — burns & choking risk

UK OPSSMedium riskBurnsChokingSold on eBayOct 8, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Sprinkler Ball Toy — burns & choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Sprinkler Ball Toy — burns & choking risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of choking as when tested according to the tension test, the cover of the batteries box detached and became accessible at forces less than the permissible minimum. The product presents a risk of burns as there is a presence of a short-circuit between the terminals of the batteries box with the rod of 0.5 mm of diameter. This short circuit causes a smoke release and generates a maximum temperature rise of 89.3C on the batteries, more than the maximum authorized value of 45C. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Round sprinkler bath toy with LED lights and music in yellow and blue

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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