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Smyths Toys, Next and Amazon share warning after products pulled from shelves

The Office for Products, Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recalled products this month due to various risks they pose on customers.

Some of the safety fears include risk of fire, chemical risk and electric shocks. Brands recalling items this month include Smyths Toys, Next and Amazon for products such as electric scooters, wellies and lights.

When the OPSS issues a recall, it shares details on what you should do if you have bought the item, what is happening with the item, as well as detailed information on why the product is being pulled from shelves.

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Take a look below of the products being recalled this month and the reasons why.

Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitor (2306-0004)

The OPSS are recalling this product (OPSS)

Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - baby monitor

Brand: Philips

Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as the battery in the parent unit may overheat while the product is in use.

Product number: SCD620, SCD625, SCD630, SCD831, SCD833, SCD841, SCD843, and SCD845.

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: White and grey video baby monitor consisting of camera/microphone and separate video viewing device.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

S Drives Pro Electric Scooter sold by Smyths (2306-0084)

The OPSS are recalling this product (OPSS)

Type: Machinery - Electric scooter

Hazard: The product has been recalled for repair as it has been identified that the pin at the base of the handlebar can detach during use, which could result in users falling.

Product number: 217740

Product Description: A black and grey electric scooter.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Smyths Toys.

Children's Wellington Boots sold by Next

The OPSS are recalling this product (OPSS)

Type: Footwear

Brand: Next

Hazard: The product presents a chemical risk as it contains excessive concentrations of phthalates.

Product number: 2306-0139 - Girls Black Gloss Wellington Boot with Buckle - U13037

2306-0142 - Children’s Matt Black Plain Wellington Boot - U19513

2306-0143 - Children’s Stripy Wellington Boot - A72563

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Next.

Globe Festoon String Light Bulb Chain 27ft sold via Amazon (2207-0238)

The OPSS are recalling this product (OPSS)

Type: Electrical appliances and equipment – Lighting Chain

Make: Globe Festoon sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of electric shock due to insufficient creepage and clearance distances which could cause the product to become live.

Model: LR-GE(25)V(220-240V 7W)AK

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: 27ft globe light bulb lighting chain supplied in brown cardboard packaging.

Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

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