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Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin sold by Poundland — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingOct 20, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin sold by Poundland — choking risk

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

Hazard

The battery compartment of the products are not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and batteries. 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. Customers should return the product to Poundland for a full refund.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Light up ghost and pumpkin articles with internal lights, powered by button batteries.

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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