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Flashing Sword — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingDec 30, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Flashing Sword — choking risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as there are no warnings regarding the disposal of the button cell batteries. If removed and consumer is unaware, they could be ingested by a child leading to a choking hazard and internal burns. The product presents an asphyxiation hazard as the flexible plastic bag used for packaging has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured as 0.023 ± 0.002mm is less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

Destruction of the product

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product

Product description

Pink toy sword that flashes with 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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