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Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 20241029042
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- sh2409095598828495
What to do now
Small parts of Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2603-0275). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as the toys inside the capsules are a small part capable of fitting entirely inside a small parts cylinder. A young child may put these small parts in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Shein.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users by Shein.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from for redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0275
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Gumball vending machine that dispenses small toys in clear plastic capsules.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules been recalled?
Small parts of Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was Christmas Gumball Vending Machine Capsules sold?
The notice names SHEIN. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
