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TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set presenting a serious chemical risk due to presence of excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B08L78MD3J
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set above the legal limit.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Toyandona.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2201-0311). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set presenting a serious chemical risk due to presence of excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
The risk
The product poses a serious chemical risk to consumers as when tested high levels of the substance chromium were identified. Breathing in chromium (VI) for a short period of time causes irritation of the airways, cough and chest pain. If swallowed, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and heart failure, as well as damaging the gut, liver and kidneys and even death. If skin is in contact with chromium, dermatitis (a rash caused by the skin reacting to a substance it comes into contact with) or skin ulcers may develop if left untreated, and chromic acid can cause burns. Breathing in chromium (III) compounds for a long time causes swelling of the airways and lungs.
The product does the meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
For further information on chromium, access the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chromium-general-information-incident-management-and-toxicology/chromium-general-information
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0311
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A 13-piece wooden musical instrument set, which includes a tambourine, maracas, hand bells and monkey drum.
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Questions
Why has TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set 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 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 children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling 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 TOYANDONA 13pcs Children's Musical Instrument Set sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
