Product Recall: Murder Motel vampire kit sold by Poundstretcher (2302-0150)
Product Recall for Murder Motel vampire kit presenting a risk of choking.
Summary
Product: Murder Motel vampire kit
Hazard: The product has been recalled because it presents a risk of choking as the teeth included are too brittle and can break, producing a small part.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users.
Product information
| Type | Toys - vampire kit (teeth and blood) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Murder Motel |
| Barcode number | 5056175930463 |
| Batch number | 2204801 |
| Sales period | This product was sold through retail outlets between June 2022 and October 2022 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A ‘vampire kit’ comprising of artificial blood to be applied to a set of fangs made from white plastic, packaged in a card with hard plastic cover. |
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Hazard
The product has been recalled because it presents a risk of choking as the teeth included are too brittle and can break. This was found to be caused by too much regrind being added. The broken sections fit into a small parts cylinder, and therefore could cause the user to choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. Affected products were only sold by Poundstretcher.
Customers are advised not to use the product and to return it to Poundstretcher stores for a full refund or contact the the importer Overseas Trading Ltd at https://otltd.co.uk/customer-notices.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2302-0150
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.