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DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy — choking & strangulation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingStrangulationSold on AmazonJul 14, 2022
Photo from the official notice: DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy — choking & strangulation 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 risk of choking, injuries and strangulation.The button batteries are easily accessible, allowing a child to access them, place them in their mouth and swallow them, which causes damage to the gastrointestinal tract and presents a choking hazard. The product also includes two loose wires more than 1,000mm long, which could become entrapped and lead a child to cut themselves if wrapped tightly around the flesh. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border
  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

DiY plastic unicorn terrarium nightlight with button battery powered string lights. Packaged in colourful cardboard packaging with image of unicorn

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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