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JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for JEROOP 15pcs musical instrument set for toddlers presenting a serious chemical risk due to excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- X001BKW4IH
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B08WZQY3N1
What to do now
JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers 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 (2201-0424). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for JEROOP 15pcs musical instrument set for toddlers presenting a serious chemical risk due to excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
The risk
The product poses a serious chemical risk to consumers as when tested high levels of the substance chromium were identified. Breathing in chromium (VI) for a short period of time causes irritation of the airways, cough and chest pain. If swallowed, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and heart failure, as well as damaging the gut, liver and kidneys and even death. If skin is in contact with chromium, dermatitis (a rash caused by the skin reacting to a substance it comes into contact with) or skin ulcers may develop if left untreated, and chromic acid can cause burns. Breathing in chromium (III) compounds for a long time causes swelling of the airways and lungs.
The product does the meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
For further information on chromium, access the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chromium-general-information-incident-management-and-toxicology/chromium-general-information
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0424
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A 15 piece children’s musical instrument set that comes in its own carry bag. The instruments include a tambourine hand bells and maracas.
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Questions
Why has JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers been recalled?
JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers 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 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?
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.
Where was JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
