Skip to content

Retractable LED Glow Sticks sold via Joom — choking risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChokingSold on JoomAug 14, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Retractable LED Glow Sticks sold via Joom — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of choking and chemical burns as the button batteries supplied with the product can be removed without a tool. If a child is left unsupervised and gains access to the button batteries, they may mouth them, 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 and removed from the online marketplace (Joom). Consumers are advised to cease use of this product immediately.

Product recall

Measures taken

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

Product description

Multicoloured light-up plastic toy sword with blue handle.

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.

Recent alerts in this category

See all →