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DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy presenting a serious risk of injuries, choking and strangulation.
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.
DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy sold on Amazon
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- X001F9GUST
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- YGJGD-DJS
What to do now
DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy sold on Amazon 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.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2111-0355). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy presenting a serious risk of injuries, choking and strangulation.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking, injuries and strangulation.The button batteries are easily accessible, allowing a child to access them, place them in their mouth and swallow them, which causes damage to the gastrointestinal tract and presents a choking hazard. The product also includes two loose wires more than 1,000mm long, which could become entrapped and lead a child to cut themselves if wrapped tightly around the flesh.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2111-0355
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
DiY plastic unicorn terrarium nightlight with button battery powered string lights. Packaged in colourful cardboard packaging with image of unicorn
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Questions
Why has DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy sold on Amazon been reported?
DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy sold on Amazon 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?
Compare the barcode and model 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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
