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Electronic LED Candle Light safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Electronic LED Candle Light presenting a risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Small parts of Electronic LED Candle Light 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2604-0157). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Electronic LED Candle Light presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking and injuries as the battery compartment of the product is not adequately secured and is easily accessible. The AAA batteries may be placed in the mouth by children and swallowed, presenting a choking and injuries 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 import has been rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0157
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Glossy-effect candle light sold in a purple box.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Electronic LED Candle Light been reported?
Small parts of Electronic LED Candle Light 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
