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LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on eBayApr 1, 2022
Photo from the official notice: LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of internal injuries as it contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessible without the aid of a tool. The button cell 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.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Fancy dress hat with flashing multicolour LED lights

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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