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Product Safety Database – Product Safety Report
Report 35 – Published 03 September 2021
Card Factory Wonderful Teacher Mug
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2108-0366
Product Type Kitchen / Cooking Accessories - Mug
Product
TE20042
Identifiers
Product
Floral mug in pink and green with “wonderful teacher” printed in the middle
Description
Country of
N/A
Origin
Counterfeit No
Risk Type Burns
The item is labelled incorrectly as microwave safe, so it’s highly foreseeable
that customers will place this item in a microwave. The item has a metallic
Risk Description coating on the handle which contains about 5% metal, therefore the handle
of the mug can easily overheat due to good heat conductivity of metal,
resulting in burns to the skin.
Corrective The product has been recalled from end users. For more information please
Measures see: https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/product-recall.html
Online
N/A
Marketplace
Notifier Local Authority Trading Standards
Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2108-0374
Product Type Toys – Magnetic Dartboard
Product
Barcode: 9111201348999
Identifiers
Product 16" magnetic dartboard with 6 magnetic darts. Packaged in a cardboard box
Description with a picture of a dartboard set.
Country of
China
Origin
Counterfeit No
Risk Level Serious risk
Risk Type Injuries and choking
This product poses a serious risk of choking & internal injuries. The magnets
were found to be too powerful, with a flux index in excess of 600 kG2mm²,
which is more than the maximum permitted of 50 kG2mm² for small
detachable magnets in toys. The metal tips of the darts which held the
magnets were threaded and screwed onto the plastic shafts but were easily
Risk Description
detachable and fitted into a truncated cylinder for small parts. If two or more
magnets are swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to
each other in the digestive system, which could cause severe injury or death
if rapid medical attention is not sought. This product does not meet the
requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Measures
Online
N/A
Marketplace
Notifier Local Authority Trading Standards
Sensory Light Up Peacock Toy / Ring
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2108-0576
Product Type Toys - Light up toy ring
Product
eBay Item number: 254602976410
Identifiers
Product Plastic peacock shaped toy with LED light up removable tail in various colours.
Description Packaged in a clear sealed plastic bag.
Country of
China
Origin
Counterfeit Unknown
Risk Level Serious
Risk Type Choking & chemical
The product poses a risk of choking & chemical burn as it contains easily
accessible button batteries. When the drop test was carried out on the peacock,
the two halves opened up so that the inner button cells, enclosed in their
Risk casing, were accessible. The button cells could be pulled out from the
Description compartment without the aid of tools and fitted wholly inside the small parts
cylinder. If a button cell is swallowed, it can result in serious internal chemical
burns and damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not meet the
requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective
Warning to consumers of the risks
Measures
Online
eBay – The listing has been removed by the online marketplace
Marketplace
Notifier Local Authority Trading Standards
Bathtub Fun Swimming Baby Bath Toy Mermaid Wind Up
Floating Water Toy
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2108-0173
Product Type Toys – Bath Toy
Product
N/A
Identifiers
Product Mermaid floating bath toy available in colours pink and blue, packaged in a
Description plastic bag.
Country of
China
Origin
Counterfeit Unknown
Risk Level High
Risk Type Choking
This product presents a high risk of choking as when tested according to
tension test, the blue crown detached at a force of 84 N and fits entirely
Risk Description
within the small parts cylinder. This product does not meet the requirements
of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the
Measures distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online
AliExpress - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace
Marketplace
Notifier Office for Product Safety and Standards
Kawaii Stuffed Plush Doll Kids Toys
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2108-0211
Product Type Toys – Doll
Product
Model Number: GZ01
Identifiers
Product Plush doll with wool hair. Doll wears a floral skirt and a hat, boots, and top
Description all in pink. The top also features a black flower.
Country of
China
Origin
Counterfeit No
Risk Level Serious
Risk Type Choking
This product poses a serious risk of choking due to detachable small parts
generated. When tested according to the tension test, the heart of the flower
detached at a force of 25N, which is less than the minimum permissible limit
Risk Description of a force of 90N applied for ten seconds and fit entirely into a small parts
cylinder. The inner seams of the arms did not withstand a 70-newton seam
strength test and gave access to the filling material. The product does not
meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the
Measures distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Online
AliExpress - The listing has been removed by the online marketplace
Marketplace
Notifier Office for Product Safety and Standards
HQ Products Camping Tent - 2 persons
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2109-0003
Product Type Hobby / Sports Equipment – Camping Tent (2 people)
Product Item No. CTENT-6
Identifiers Barcode number: 5060138812031
Product A two-person camping tent with carrying bag. Size 205 x 150 x 105 cm. 170T
Description Polyester, with ground PE (polyethylene) and mesh door.
Country of
China
Origin
Counterfeit No
Risk Level Serious
Risk Type Burns
This product poses a serious risk to the user because the fabric of the tent was
found to be highly flammable and does not self-extinguish. If the tent is close to
Risk
any source of flame, it could easily catch fire. This could lead to occupants getting
Description
burned. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product
Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective
Destruction of the product at the border
Measures
Online
N/A
Marketplace
Notifier Local Authority Trading Standards
HQ Products Pop Up Tent - 2 persons
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2109-0005
Product Type Hobby / Sports Equipment –Pop-Up Tent (2 persons)
Product Item No: POPT-10
Identifiers Barcode number: 5060138812796
Product Two people pop up tent. Size 220 x 120 x 95cm. 190T PU coated Polyester with
Description ground PE & mesh inner door.
Country of
China
Origin
Counterfeit No
Risk Level Serious
Risk Type Burns & Suffocation
This product poses a serious risk to the user because the fabric of the tent was
found to be highly flammable and does not self-extinguish. If the tent is close to
any source of flame, it could easily catch fire. This could lead to occupants getting
Risk
burned. Additionally, a minimum of 2 ventilation openings shall be provided in
Description
sealed tents to provide sufficient circulation of air, however there was only one
present on the tent. The product does not meet the requirements of the General
Product Safety Regulations 2005
Corrective
Destruction of the product at the border
Measures
Online
N/A
Marketplace
Notifier Local Authority Trading Standards
Gazelle Makki Cargo Bike With Electrical Support
Aspect Details
Images
Alert Number 2108-0063
Product Type Hobby and Sports Equipment – Cargo Bike
Product
N/A
Identifiers
Product
Gazelle Makki cargo bike with electrical support / assistance.
Description
Country of
Netherlands
Origin
Counterfeit No
Risk Level Serious
Risk Type Injuries
This product poses a risk to the user because the threaded rod, positioned
at the ball joint that forms part of the steering rod, can break under
exceptional circumstances. The failing ball joint will lead to a complete loss
of (steering) control of the front wheel on the cargo bike. In such a scenario,
Risk Description most riders would instinctively bring the bike to an emergency stop, in doing
so, causing themselves to fall from the bike.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety
Regulations 2005.
Corrective
Recall of product from end users
Measures
Online
N/A
Marketplace
Notifier Office for Product Safety and Standards
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