Product recallOPSS
HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for a HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime presenting a chemical risk.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5021813145141
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 2031715/19
What to do now
HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- 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. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
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 (2109-0271). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for a HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime presenting a chemical risk.
The risk
This product poses a chemical risk as when tested, levels indicated over 3 samples to contain 723, 643 & 594mg/kg of Boron, which is in excess of the maximum permitted 300mg/kg. If ingested, this can cause irritation, diarrhoea, vomiting and cramps, in addition to impaired fertility or harm to unborn children during pregnancy when in higher concentrations.
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 recalled from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2109-0271
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Dark red slime with glitter supplied in clear pots.
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Questions
Why has HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime been recalled?
HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and 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?
Stop using it, and take it off children straight away. Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with 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.
