Product Recall: JEROOP 15pcs Musical Instrument Set for Toddlers sold via Amazon (2201-0424)
Product recall for JEROOP 15pcs musical instrument set for toddlers presenting a serious chemical risk due to excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
Summary
Product: JEROOP 15pcs Children’s Musical Instrument Set
Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Toys - Wooden Percussion Instrument |
|---|---|
| Brand | JEROOP |
| Amazon ASIN | B08WZQY3N1 |
| Barcode | X001BKW4IH |
| Listing Name | JEROOP Toddler Musical Instruments, 15PCS Kids Percussion Drums Toys Rhythm Band Set with Carrying Bag, Educational Early Learning Music Toys for Boys and Girls 3+ |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A 15 piece children’s musical instrument set that comes in its own carry bag. The instruments include a tambourine hand bells and maracas. |
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Hazard
The product poses a serious chemical risk to consumers as when tested high levels of the substance chromium were identified. Breathing in chromium (VI) for a short period of time causes irritation of the airways, cough and chest pain. If swallowed, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and heart failure, as well as damaging the gut, liver and kidneys and even death. If skin is in contact with chromium, dermatitis (a rash caused by the skin reacting to a substance it comes into contact with) or skin ulcers may develop if left untreated, and chromic acid can cause burns. Breathing in chromium (III) compounds for a long time causes swelling of the airways and lungs.
The product does the meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
For further information on chromium, access the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chromium-general-information-incident-management-and-toxicology/chromium-general-information
Corrective action
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0424
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards