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Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationJan 8, 2026
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Hazard

The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads, which if swallowed in hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway and lead to aspiration. The water beads may also be swallowed and continue to expand inside the digestive tract, causing a blockage. OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7 . The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited. We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, please call Smart Toys Limited on 020 8571 1041.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Red plastic robotic arm toy, which can shoot water beads from a hole in the palm. The product is packaged with 1000 water beads, a rechargeable battery and USB adapter.

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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