Product Recall: Meri Meri Lion Headdress (2212-0062)

Product recall for Meri Meri Lion Headdress presenting a risk of burns.

Summary

Product: Meri Meri Lion Headdress

Hazard: The product presents a risk of burns due to a flammability risk if the product comes into contact with a naked flame.

Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.

Product information

Type Toys - Toy head wear
Barcode 9781682080696
Batch No Yiwu, China 12521
Product description Headdress with yarn mane, felt ear detail and fabric necktie
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of burns as it fails to comply with 4.2.3 of the standard in that, when tested, the hair ignited and after the removal of the test flame, stayed alight for greater than 12 seconds and had to be extinguished. This is greater than the specified maximum of 2 seconds for toys intended to be worn on the head and have flowing elements less than 50mm. If the product contact with open flames occurred and the product became alight, there is a risk that the use of this product could cause burns to the head and face when worn by young children.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

Recall of the product from end users. Further information can be found at: https://merimeri.co.uk/pages/safety-recall

Additional information

PSD case number: 2212-0062

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 30 December 2022