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Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon — choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChokingSold on AmazonJun 2, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon — 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 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 listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Transparent plastic switch containing two button batteries which power attached fibre optic lights falling from the bottom of the product. Packaging is pink with the words “Flash Braid” in rainbow colours. Product is included in a multipack of 64 pcs of light up toys.

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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