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Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper presenting a risk of injuries.
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.
Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 178095
- 178100
What to do now
Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper 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 (2505-0117). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries as there is no mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. An over-pressurised container could shatter, potentially leading to injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by The Works.
Affected consumers should stop using the product immediately and return the product to any of The Works’ stores for a full refund. You do not need a receipt when returning the product. If you have any queries, please contact The Works’ customer service team directly on 0121 313 6050, or by emailing enquiries@theworks.co.uk.
For further information please access The Works’ recall site at the following link: https://www.theworks.co.uk/page/product-recalls.html .
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2505-0117
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Blue or red plastic water balloon pumpers. Each container includes 300 multi-coloured balloons.
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Questions
Why has Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper been recalled?
Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper 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 batch 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.
