Product recallOPSS
Dontdo Star Fairy Wand Kids LED Flashing Glow Stick Wand Five-Pointed Toy Random recalled over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for child LED fairy wand presenting a serious risk of choking & internal injuries.
Take it away from young children now.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Dontdo Star Fairy Wand Kids LED Flashing Glow Stick Wand Five-Pointed Toy Random Color
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B07KPCR899
What to do now
Small parts of Dontdo Star Fairy Wand Kids LED Flashing Glow Stick Wand Five-Pointed 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 (2110-0008). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for child LED fairy wand presenting a serious risk of choking & internal injuries.
The risk
The product poses a serious risk of choking & internal injuries as when subjected to a mechanical strength of enclosures test, the cover of the battery box detaches, and the button cells become accessible which causes a choking hazard.
If young children gain access to the button batteries and ingest them, they may suffer internal burn injuries, which can result in serious illness and even death.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2110-0008
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
LED star shaped fairy wands available in multiple colours
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Dontdo Star Fairy Wand Kids LED Flashing Glow Stick Wand Five-Pointed been recalled?
Small parts of Dontdo Star Fairy Wand Kids LED Flashing Glow Stick Wand Five-Pointed 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 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 Dontdo Star Fairy Wand Kids LED Flashing Glow Stick Wand Five-Pointed sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
