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Murder Motel vampire kit sold by Poundstretcher — choking risk

UK OPSSChokingMar 6, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Murder Motel vampire kit sold by Poundstretcher — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product has been recalled because it presents a risk of choking as the teeth included are too brittle and can break. This was found to be caused by too much regrind being added. The broken sections fit into a small parts cylinder, and therefore could cause the user to choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

Recall of the product from end users. Affected products were only sold by Poundstretcher. Customers are advised not to use the product and to return it to Poundstretcher stores for a full refund or contact the the importer Overseas Trading Ltd at https://otltd.co.uk/customer-notices .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A ‘vampire kit’ comprising of artificial blood to be applied to a set of fangs made from white plastic, packaged in a card with hard plastic cover.

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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