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Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp presenting a risk of choking and burns.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Small parts of Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp could come loose and choke a young child.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2512-0275). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp presenting a risk of choking and burns.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking and burns as the battery compartment of the products is not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and batteries. The batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing internal burns to the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Montrose Crystal.
Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and to keep it out of reach of children. For further information, please contact Montrose Crystal: info@montrosecrystal.com
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2512-0275
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Colour-changing lamp with a plastic base, sold in a black cardboard box with green and blue lettering.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp been recalled?
Small parts of Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp 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?
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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
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 Creative Gift 3D Illusion Lamp sold?
The notice names eBay, Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
