Product recallOPSS
Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin decorations presenting a high risk of injuries and choking due to easy access to button batteries.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5059888366598
- 5054110717544
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 536659
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- 1st - 14th October 2022
What to do now
Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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. 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 (2210-0064). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin decorations presenting a high risk of injuries and choking due to easy access to button batteries.
The risk
The battery compartment of the products are not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and batteries. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage 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. Customers should return the product to Poundland for a full refund.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0064
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Light up ghost and pumpkin articles with internal lights, powered by button batteries.
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Questions
Why has Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin been recalled?
Creepy Town Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin 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, model and sold between 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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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 Light Up Ghost & Pumpkin sold?
The notice names Poundland. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
