Product safety reportOPSS
LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy sold on Amazon safety warning over harmful chemicals
Product Safety Report for LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy presenting a serious chemical risk.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy sold on Amazon
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- X001QU4NK9
- X001QVCEXV
- X001QVAW3P
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0BXCT6HHM
- B0BXD3LDP2
- B0BXD1Y85Z
What to do now
LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy sold on Amazon 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
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 (2407-0130). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to their reproductive system.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 or the REACH Regulations 2008.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2407-0130
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Set of multi-coloured slimes supplied in colourful cardboard packaging.
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Questions
Why has LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy sold on Amazon been reported?
LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy sold on Amazon 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?
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.
Where was LAWOHO Slime Kit Toy sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
