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Turtle Night Light sold via Amazon — burns & choking risk

UK OPSSSerious riskBurnsChokingSold on AmazonMay 28, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Turtle Night Light sold via Amazon — burns & choking risk

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Hazard

The product presents risks of choking and internal burns as the button battery compartment of the product is not adequately secured and is easily accessible. Additionally, both the battery and the battery compartment door fit inside a small parts cylinder. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard to 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 immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and contact the distributor for redress.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

A children’s plastic night light in the shape of a turtle, with battery compartment containing button batteries.

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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