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Sensory LED light up underwater colour-changing light recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for a Sensory LED Light up Handheld Colour changing toy presenting a serious risk of choking and burns.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Sensory LED light up underwater colour-changing light
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 183969870498
What to do now
Small parts of Sensory LED light up underwater colour-changing light could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- 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. 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
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 (2109-0191). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for a Sensory LED Light up Handheld Colour changing toy presenting a serious risk of choking and burns.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as when tested according to the mechanical strength of enclosures test, the remote control broke and the button battery becomes accessible. The button cell batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed causing a choking hazard for young children. If button cell batteries are swallowed, this can also cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users and listing removed from the online marketplace (eBay).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users and the listing removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2109-0191
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Underwater led light with remote. Displays 16 different colours in either flash, slow fade or static colour mode.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Sensory LED light up underwater colour-changing light been recalled?
Small parts of Sensory LED light up underwater colour-changing light could come loose and choke a young child. 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 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?
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.
Where was Sensory LED light up underwater colour-changing light sold?
The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
