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Christmas LED Flashing Ornaments/Rings sold via Amazon — choking & ingestion risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingIngestionSold on AmazonJan 18, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Christmas LED Flashing Ornaments/Rings sold via Amazon — choking & ingestion risk
Photo from the official notice: Christmas LED Flashing Ornaments/Rings sold via Amazon — choking & ingestion 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 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

We recommend owners stop using the product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

LED flashing rings in the form of Christmas characters including Santa, snowflakes, elves, a Christmas tree and a snowman.

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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