Families are being warned about a number of children's toys and other items that have been recalled over safety fears.
The recall notices, issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, are for items that pose choking hazards or could risk burns. The products, all listed on the Chartered Trading Standards Institute website, includes toys, earrings and a children's hair detangler.
Some of them were being sold online on sites including Amazon, eBay and Etsy, however the listings have now been taken down. Parents who may have any of these items at home are being urged not to use them.
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Here is a round-up of the safety notices with information about the products and the type of risk they pose.
Libra Frog Intelligent Game
This is a child's frog-shaped balancing scales toy with weights and numbers.
Risk type: Choking and asphyxiation
Risk description: The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking as the product contains small parts which can be swallowed by a young child and block their airways. The product also presents a risk of asphyxiation as the flexible plastic bags in which the toy's accessories are supplied in have an area greater than 100 mm x 100 mm and their average sheet thickness are between 0.023 mm and 0.025 mm which is less than the permissible 0.038 mm. Additionally, the product does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective measures: The product has been recalled from end users
Online marketplace: Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace
Gift Children LED Rechargeable Music Phone
This is a FGWAF brand toy rechargeable white electronic toy phone similar in appearance to an iPhone. White colour touch screen.
Risk type : Burns
Risk description: The product has been identified as presenting a medium risk of burns. The construction of the product is insufficient and, because it is designed for use by young children, it is likely to be dropped or thrown and there is therefore an increased risk of the product short circuiting. A short circuit of the product may result in the surface of the plastic screen of the phone reaching 54.9 degrees Celsius. The child may pick up the phone and burn their hand, face, or ear. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective measures: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress
Online marketplace: Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace
Captain America Civil War Dancing Toy Robot
This is a Captain America dancing robot figure which is 18cm tall by 14cm wide and 10cm deep. The figure is blue, has red gloves, is holding a shield and wearing white boots. The character has a red 'A' logo on forehead and white lightning bolt on chest.
Risk type: Burns
Risk description: The product poses a risk of burns as when tested the temperature rise, the product exceeded the permissible temperature limits in the accidental short circuit test, the failure of electronic components test and the test to identify components of an incorrect specification. Additionally, the product failed the drop test and the product does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective measures: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online marketplace: Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Wacky Tracks Fidget Toy
These are fidget toys made up of red, blue, and green plastic links. Supplied in transparent plastic bag.
Risk type: Choking
Risk description: The product has been identified as presenting a risk of choking due to the small parts. Product contains small parts and does not have age label or warning. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective measures: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online marketplace: Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings
A pack of eight assorted pairs of magnetic earrings. Designs include bees, flowers, toadstools, stars, hearts, snowflakes. Packaging has 'Princess' logo.
Risk type: Injuries
Risk description: The product presents a medium risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm², with an identified flux of 149.30 50 kG²mm². Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective measures: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online marketplace: eBay - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Five Set Magnetic Clip on Earrings
A set of five magnetic clip-on stud earrings, girls' clip on Cute Colourful Fish Studs.
Risk type: Injuries
Risk description: The product presents a medium risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm², with an identified flux of 111.26 kG²mm². Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
Corrective measures: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online marketplace: eBay - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Baztoy Flying Ball
A remote controlled toy in the shape of a ball with helicopter style rotor blades. Ball contains LEDs which light up. Product is charged via USB and remote control is powered by a removable battery.
Risk type: Chemical, choking and injuries
Risk description: The product has been identified as presenting a high chemical risk and risk of choking and injuries. The product is powered using button batteries which can be easily accessed and placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective measures: We recommend users stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online marketplace: Amazon - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace
90 PCs Magnetic Blocks Construction Magnet Bars
A 90-piece set of magnetic blocks and construction magnet bars, sticks and metal silver balls.
Risk type: Injuries
Risk description: The product presents a high risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm², in most cases over 110 kG²mm² which is over twice the maximum permissible limit. Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
Corrective measures: The product has been recalled from end users.
Online marketplace: Etsy - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Baylis and Harding - Goodness Kids Detangler
Children's hair detangler in a bottle with a picture of a lion on the front.
Risk type: Microbacterial
Risk description: The product poses a microbacterial risk because when tested a bacterial organism called Pluralibacter gergoviea was found to be present. Small children and those with existing health complications, such as weakened immune systems, are more susceptible to infection. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Corrective measures: The product has been recalled from end users
