Product recallOPSS
RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light presenting a chemical risk and risk of choking.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5056327908111
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 774538
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light above the legal limit.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2111-0265). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light presenting a chemical risk and risk of choking.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a serious chemical risk and a risk of choking as the button battery in the remote control is accessible to young children. The button batteries may be placed and the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Menkind, TKMaxx and Next have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Menkind recall page , TKMaxx recall page or Next recall page depending on where you purchased the product.
Advice to consumers
Menkind, TKMaxx and Next have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Menkind recall page , TKMaxx recall page or Next recall page depending on where you purchased the product.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2111-0265 / 2201-0435
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A flexible strip of colourful LED lights, which is accompanied by a remote control to select the functionality of the light display. The strip of lights is self-adhesive for positioning as desired.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light above the legal limit. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
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 take it off children straight away. Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was RED5 2m LED Battery Operated Strip Light sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
