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Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin presenting a chemical risk and a risk of choking.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The problem with Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Contact Tubo Gift Shop Ltd or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
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 (2409-0047). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin presenting a chemical risk and a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the green paint used was found to contain organic tin at a level of 18 ±3.3mg/Kg. This exceeds the maximum limit of 12mg/kg for organic tin in paint on toys and poses a potential toxicity hazard to a child.
Additionally, although designed/intended as a decorative article it has been deemed that the product is potentially child appealing. During testing, the robots’ arms, feet and legs all detached creating small parts that are able to fit into a small parts cylinder. If a child were to place on of these parts in their mouth, they may choke. The screws and nails used to attach these parts remained attached, exposing sharp points which may result in a skin puncture injury. Some required information was not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2409-0047
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A small green painted robot constructed from wooden blocks and metal components, including nails and springs. The product was supplied in a retail metal box.
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Questions
Why has Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin been recalled?
The problem with Itty-Bitty-Bot Decorative Robot in a Tin is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
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.
