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Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via AliExpress presenting a risk of injuries.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles (2)
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- AliExpress Item Number
What to do now
Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2610-0049). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via AliExpress presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress), and recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by AliExpress. Affected consumers have been contacted directly by the online marketplace.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container and secure the lid to prevent the needle from protruding or causing injury and ensure it is kept out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely.
Access your local authority’s website, or contact your local authority, for guidance on the safe disposal of sharps in your area. Your local pharmacy or GP surgery may accept sharps for disposal; however, availability may vary, so please check in advance.
It is important these needles are disposed of safely and appropriately, and treated as a sharp, to reduce the risk of injury and potential infection.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0049
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Squishy toys with ‘pimples’ sold with syringes or needles.
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Questions
Why has Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles been recalled?
Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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.
Where was Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
