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LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat sold on eBay safety warning over an injury risk
Product safety report for LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat presenting a high risk of injuries and choking.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat sold on eBay
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 284480979071
What to do now
The risk with LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat sold on eBay is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2112-0169). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat presenting a high risk of injuries and choking.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of internal injuries as it contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessible without the aid of a tool. The button cell batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children, and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2112-0169
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Fancy dress hat with flashing multicolour LED lights
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Questions
Why has LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat sold on eBay been reported?
The risk with LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat sold on eBay is physical injury. 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 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?
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?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was LED Flashing Party Hat Glowing Witch Hat sold on eBay sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
