Product recallOPSS
Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food presenting a serious risk of injuries.
What to do now
Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2108-0228). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
This product poses a serious risk of injury as when tested, the stability and the height of the candle on the cake presents a puncture hazard. A child may fall on a protruding part and receive a puncture wound or eye injury. Additionally, the product does not meet all the marking requirements of the relevant standard, including warnings relevant to specific hazards.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users and removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Wish).
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed from online marketplace (Wish)
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0228
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A birthday cake play-set toy with candles and music, described as being play food for a princess birthday party, consisting of 61 pieces
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food been recalled?
Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Birthday Cake Toy with Candles, Music and Play Food sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
