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Meri Meri Lion Headdress recalled over a burns risk
Product recall for Meri Meri Lion Headdress presenting a risk of burns.
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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Meri Meri Lion Headdress
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 9781682080696
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- Yiwu
- China 12521
What to do now
Meri Meri Lion Headdress could cause burns or scalds.
- Stop using it and let it cool fully before you handle it.
- Put it where children cannot get to 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. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- for a burn: cool it under cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes and cover it loosely with cling film
Get help urgently
- large or deep burns, burns on the face, hands or genitals, or any burn on a child — go to A&E or call 999
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 (2212-0062). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Meri Meri Lion Headdress presenting a risk of burns.
The risk
The product presents a risk of burns as it fails to comply with 4.2.3 of the standard in that, when tested, the hair ignited and after the removal of the test flame, stayed alight for greater than 12 seconds and had to be extinguished. This is greater than the specified maximum of 2 seconds for toys intended to be worn on the head and have flowing elements less than 50mm. If the product contact with open flames occurred and the product became alight, there is a risk that the use of this product could cause burns to the head and face when worn by young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. Further information can be found at: https://merimeri.co.uk/pages/safety-recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0062
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Headdress with yarn mane, felt ear detail and fabric necktie
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Meri Meri Lion Headdress been recalled?
Meri Meri Lion Headdress could cause burns or scalds. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
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 let it cool fully before you handle it. Put it where children cannot get to 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.
