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Personalised Paint Your Own Halloween Pumpkins sold via Etsy — choking & chemical risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingChemicalSold on EtsyJan 16, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Personalised Paint Your Own Halloween Pumpkins sold via Etsy — choking & chemical risk

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

Hazard

The battery compartment of the products is not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. The 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

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

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Small 3D printed pumpkin with battery tea light, 8 coloured paints, mixing palette and 4 brushes.

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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