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The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Popular summer children's toy sold on Amazon is urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of injuries'
A POPULAR children's toy has been urgently recalled after it was found to have a "serious risk of injuries". Parents have been warned not to let their kids use the item. 2 2 The Soppycid Reusable Water Balloons have been removed from the online marketplace following the safety concern. The toy was available in a pack of six on Amazon for £18. "The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it contains accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level," the product's risk description reads. "Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. "The product also requires improvement to marking, labelling and documentation." It comes after a children's or even drowning. The Joycat Baby Float, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk. Authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a 'serious risk of injuries', according to the Product Safety Report. 'Contaminated' fish sold at Aldi across 3 states recalled as 'life threatening' ingredient found – check date on label If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The Office for Product Safety and Standards also issued a recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. Smyths have also pulled a magic tricks box from the shelves after a chocking hazard saw it fail to meet safety requirements.
The Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Popular toy set urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of young children suffocating' as parents warned ‘do not use'
A POPULAR children's toy has been urgently recalled after it was found to have a "serious risk of suffocating". Parents have been warned not to let their kids use the toy. 2 The Nail Art Studio kit, by the brand Girls Creator, was made in China. It is a nail art set that includes nail varnish, a battery-operated nail dryer and a range of nail accessories. But a warning has been issued after a product safety report found a risk of suffocation for children. This is because the plastic bag that comes with it "does not meet the minimum thickness requirement". The report said: "If left unattended, a young child could place the bag over their mouth or head and suffocate. "The packaging of the product also does not meet the requirements for labelling and consumer safety information, which may result in inadequate information being available to consumers." It comes after a children's swimming float was also urgently recalled over fears it could cause serious injury or even drowning. The Joycat Baby Float, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk. Authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a 'serious risk of injuries', according to the Product Safety Report. If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown. The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection. The Office for Product Safety and Standards also issued a recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. Smyths have also pulled a magic tricks box from the shelves after a chocking hazard saw it fail to meet safety requirements. 2
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Hugely popular £2.50 children's toy sold at B&Q & The Works urgently recalled over ‘risk of shattering & causing injury'
A POPULAR children's toy has been recalled over health and safety concerns. The toy, which is available at several major retailers, carries a risk of injury. The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. This means there is a risk the product could build up with pressure and shatter, with the sharp plastic presenting a "medium" risk of injury. The recall affects products with the batch code 178095 and 178100. The product is no longer available to buy and has been recalled by The Works. Shoppers are urged to return the product immediately for a full refund, even without a receipt. A recall notice from The Works reads: "As a precautionary measure, The Works is recalling the above product due to a quality issue we have identified." Customers requiring further assistance can contact their customer service team for more information. 2 'Contaminated' fish sold at Aldi across 3 states recalled as 'life threatening' ingredient found – check date on label
The Sun
14-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Popular children's toy sold in UK urgently recalled over ‘risk of choking' as parents warned ‘stop using it immediately'
AN URGENT warning has been issued to parents after a popular kid's toy was recalled. Smyths have pulled a magic tricks box from the shelves after a chocking hazard saw it fail to meet safety requirements. 1 The Fantasma Delux Top Hat set comes with a plush rabbit, top hat, cape and over 150 tricks. But there's a risk of the rabbit's nose falling off, which is small enough to become lodged in a child's throat. The product therefore does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. A Smyths spokesperson said: "Smyths Toys are voluntarily recalling four batches of Ref.: 198567 Fantasma Magic Set Deluxe due to possible issues with small parts (the eyes of the plush rabbit) detaching too easily. "This may present a choking hazard for younger children." The barcode and item number are 0816344015286 and 198567, respectively. Affected batches include 2401-6009ML-BK, 2406-6009ML-BK, 2407-6009ML-BK, and 2408-6009ML-BK. More information about the recall can be found on the Smyths website under their Product Information section. Shoppers who have the toy are advised to stop using it immediately and away from children. Customers can return the product to their local branch and will be issued a refund. Smyths have a handy store locator which will help direct you to the nearest site. A warning on reads: "The product presents a risk of choking as the plush rabbit's nose may become loose and detach, producing a small part capable of fitting entirely inside of a small parts cylinder. "A young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke. "The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011." This comes after a plush kids toy was urgently recalled after not meeting safety standards last month. The swanky product posed a 'serious' risk of choking to children. And, another popular kids toy sold on Amazon was also recalled over a 'serious risk' of choking. The Togetdream 3D Printed Dinosaur Toy presented "a serious risk of choking as it is supplied with a small part, and is inappropriately labelled", the OPSS said. Shoppers were also warned over a seven-piece toy set for kids sold by Costco in the UK. The Long Handle Hoe and Rake in Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and seven-piece Garden Sets have been urgently pulled from shelves. Office for Product Safety and Standards officials confirmed yellow paint on the hoe and rake handles contains "excess concentrations of migratable lead". Health risks of exposure include kidney damage, problems in the circulatory system and developing brains. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
