Product Safety Report: Flashing Flower Toy GT-404 (2209-0225)

Product Safety Report for flashing flower toy GT-404 presenting a serious risk due to easy access to button batteries.

Summary

Product: Flashing Flower Toy GT-404

Hazard: The battery compartment of the remote may not lock, allowing easy access to the compartment and battery. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children, and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.

Corrective action: Destruction of the product at the border.

Product information

Type Toys - Flashing Flower Toy
Model Number GT-404
Country of origin China
Product description Flashing wand-like plastic flower toy, supplied in transparent plastic packaging.
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Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious chemical risk and risk of choking and injuries as the button battery compartment of the product is not adequately secured and is easily accessible. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product is also supplied in packaging which presents an asphyxiation hazard and requires improvements to labelling and markings.

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

Corrective action

Destruction of the product at the border.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2209-0225

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 30 September 2022