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Soft Bulalaet Gun recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Soft Bulalaet Gun presenting a high risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
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.
Soft Bulalaet Gun
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- AJ2023-02
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- 555D-2
What to do now
Soft Bulalaet Gun could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2601-0074). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Soft Bulalaet Gun presenting a high risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of injuries and asphyxiation because it contains water beads which, if swallowed in their hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway. This could cause asphyxiation and/or internal injuries.
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.
Advice to consumers
The product is being recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.
We recommend that owners stop using the product immediately and return it to the distributor for redress.
For more information, please contact Smart Toys Limited at 020 8571 1041.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2601-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A toy gun intended to shoot water beads from a grenade-shaped detachable plastic tank. The toy is packaged in a cardboard box. Box includes the tagline “let’s experience the fun of war together”.
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Questions
Why has Soft Bulalaet Gun been recalled?
Soft Bulalaet Gun could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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 batch code and model 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?
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.
