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Product Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via AliExpress (2610-0049)

Product Safety Report for Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via AliExpress presenting a risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via AliExpress

Hazard: The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury. 

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type
For images and a full list of identifiers please see Annex A  
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description Squishy toys with ‘pimples’ sold with syringes or needles.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Product Identifiers

AliExpress Listing name AliExpress ASIN
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Homemade Bubble Octopus Squeeze Toy for Relax Fun Party & Birthday Gift Slow Rebound TPR Material Interactive Sensory Game Toys 1005012348368572
Squeeze Stress Relief Toy for Kids and Adults Sensory Fidget Toys Pack Anxiety Relief for Classroom Home Car Travel Quiet Play 1005011996228107
Squishy Bubble Pop Fidget Toy, Squeeze Sensory Ball & Octopus Popper, Anti-Anxiety Toy for Adults Kids, ASMR Fun Party Gift 1005009032013420
Refillable Pimple Silicone Squeeze Toy with Pigment Pimple Popper Toy Set for Adults Birthday Novelty Funny Gag Gift 1005012100519771
Hilarious Calming Relaxation Sensory Craft Squeeze Toy Face Squeeze Figure For Children Girls Students Adults Gifts Party Home 1005012391638677
**1Pc Realistic Bubble Pinching Soft soft Toy Squeezing Acne Simulation Rabbit Squeeze Toys Gifts For Girls 1005012285836973
Squeeze Toy Adjustable Vacuum Squishy Stress Ball Toy for Stress Relief and Relaxation Transparent Bouncy Bubble Ball Party Gift 1005012921330361

Hazard

The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury.    The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011. 

Corrective action

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress)

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container and secure the lid to prevent the needle from protruding or causing injury and ensure it is kept out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely.

Access your local authority’s website, or contact your local authority, for guidance on the safe disposal of sharps in your area. Your local pharmacy or GP surgery may accept sharps for disposal; however, availability may vary, so please check in advance.

It is important these needles are disposed of safely and appropriately, and treated as a sharp, to reduce the risk of injury and potential infection.

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2610-0049

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards