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Musical TV Remote Control Simulation Toy sold via AliExpress — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on AliExpressOct 24, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Musical TV Remote Control Simulation Toy sold via AliExpress — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Musical TV Remote Control Simulation Toy sold via AliExpress — 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 choking due to the easy production of small parts at a tensile force less than the permissible minimum of 90N. A young child may place the small part in their mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, with the small part able to block a child’s airways. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Imitation grey plastic battery-powered remote control, having multi-coloured buttons with sound and light function.

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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