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Mikulala Flash Braid sold on Amazon safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.
Take it away from young children now.
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.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Mikulala Flash Braid sold on Amazon
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 750153353095
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 202
- 40901001
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B082FTM2Y9
What to do now
Mikulala Flash Braid sold on Amazon has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
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
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2505-0004). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Mikulala Flash Braid sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.
The risk
The battery compartment of the products is not secured by a screw, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. The 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
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners should stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2505-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Transparent plastic switch containing two button batteries which power attached fibre optic lights falling from the bottom of the product. Packaging is pink with the words “Flash Braid” in rainbow colours. Product is included in a multipack of 64 pcs of light up toys.
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Questions
Why has Mikulala Flash Braid sold on Amazon been reported?
Mikulala Flash Braid sold on Amazon has been flagged because small parts can break off. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, batch code 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?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Mikulala Flash Braid sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
