Product recallOPSS
Creepy town hanging ghost recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Creepy town hanging ghost sold by Poundland presenting a risk of cuts.
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.
Creepy town hanging ghost
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5045733253472
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 814437
What to do now
Creepy town hanging ghost could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- 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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2310-0186). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Creepy town hanging ghost sold by Poundland presenting a risk of cuts.
The risk
The product presents a risk of cuts as it features sharp metal wires that can become easily exposed.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Withdrawal of the product from the market. Affected consumers are advised to return the product to a Poundland store for a full refund. No proof of purchase is required.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0186
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
A white material with a ghost face and polystyrene ball as the head.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Creepy town hanging ghost been recalled?
Creepy town hanging ghost could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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?
Compare the barcode 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?
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?
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 Creepy town hanging ghost sold?
The notice names Poundland. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
