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LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — choking & chemical risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingChemicalSold on WishJan 21, 2022
Photo from the official notice: LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — choking & chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: LED Christmas Hat (Reindeer) — 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 high chemical risk, risk of injuries and choking as the button battery for the LED light is easily accessible to young children. The button 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 General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

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

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

A red felt Christmas hat with white trim and bobble. White felt reindeer on the front of the hat containing an LED light and button battery.

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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