Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin — choking & chemical risk

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the green paint used was found to contain organic tin at a level of 18 ±3.3mg/Kg. This exceeds the maximum limit of 12mg/kg for organic tin in paint on toys and poses a potential toxicity hazard to a child. Additionally, although designed/intended as a decorative article it has been deemed that the product is potentially child appealing. During testing, the robots’ arms, feet and legs all detached creating small parts that are able to fit into a small parts cylinder. If a child were to place on of these parts in their mouth, they may choke. The screws and nails used to attach these parts remained attached, exposing sharp points which may result in a skin puncture injury. Some required information was not present. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users.

Product recall

Measures taken

• Recall of product from end users

Product description

A small green painted robot constructed from wooden blocks and metal components, including nails and springs. The product was supplied in a retail metal box.