Product Safety Report: DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy (2111-0355)

Product Safety Report for DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy presenting a serious risk of injuries, choking and strangulation.

Summary

Product: DiY Unicorn Terrarium Toy

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries, choking and strangulation as the button batteries are easily accessible, allowing a child to access them, place them in their mouth and swallow them, which causes damage to the gastrointestinal tract and presents a choking hazard. The product also includes two loose wires more than 1,000mm long, which could become entrapped and lead a child to cut themselves if wrapped tightly around the flesh.

Corrective action: The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Toys - Nighlight
Barcode X001F9GUST
Model YGJGD-DJS
Product description DiY plastic unicorn terrarium nightlight with button battery powered string lights. Packaged in colourful cardboard packaging with image of unicorn
Country of Origin China
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking, injuries and strangulation.The button batteries are easily accessible, allowing a child to access them, place them in their mouth and swallow them, which causes damage to the gastrointestinal tract and presents a choking hazard. The product also includes two loose wires more than 1,000mm long, which could become entrapped and lead a child to cut themselves if wrapped tightly around the flesh.

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

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2111-0355

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 14 July 2022