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RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light — choking & chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingChemicalDec 24, 2021
Photo from the official notice: RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light — choking & chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking as the button battery in the remote control is accessible to young children. The button batteries may be placed and the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

Menkind, TKMaxx and Next have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Menkind recall page , TKMaxx recall page or Next recall page depending on where you purchased the product.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A flexible strip of colourful LED lights, which is accompanied by a remote control to select the functionality of the light display. The strip of lights is self-adhesive for positioning as desired.

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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