Product recallOPSS
Murder Motel vampire kit recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Murder Motel vampire kit presenting a risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Murder Motel vampire kit
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5056175930463
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 2204801
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- This product was sold through retail outlets between June 2022 and October 2022
What to do now
Murder Motel vampire kit has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Contact Murder Motel or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2302-0150). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Murder Motel vampire kit presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product has been recalled because it presents a risk of choking as the teeth included are too brittle and can break. This was found to be caused by too much regrind being added. The broken sections fit into a small parts cylinder, and therefore could cause the user to choke.
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. Affected products were only sold by Poundstretcher.
Customers are advised not to use the product and to return it to Poundstretcher stores for a full refund or contact the the importer Overseas Trading Ltd at https://otltd.co.uk/customer-notices .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0150
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
A ‘vampire kit’ comprising of artificial blood to be applied to a set of fangs made from white plastic, packaged in a card with hard plastic cover.
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Questions
Why has Murder Motel vampire kit been recalled?
Murder Motel vampire kit 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 sold between 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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
