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STILL toying with children’s safety. ….the UK government and online platforms are still not stopping the sale of dangerous toys to UK children. The British Toy and Hobby Association calls for the law to change.
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INTRODUCTION
The British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) believes The BTHA calls on the UK government into examination at her local hospital. X-rays were taken and to to the family’s horror, they revealed that
that online marketplaces should owe a duty of care to 14 miniature magnets were lodged inside Rebecca’s intestines. They had to be removed immediately and
to regulate these sellers and platforms
their customers to ensure that all toys that are available Rebecca was rushed to Royal London Hospital for emergency surgery.
to purchase via their platforms are safe.
before there is a fatality.
Sam and her husband Steven, were warned that Rebecca could lose all or part of her intestines, depending
The BTHA has been reporting unacceptable levels Natasha Crookes, Director of Public Affairs for the BTHA on the damage caused. Sam says those two hours in surgery were the worst hours of their lives. They didn’t
of unsafe toys sold via third-party sellers on online said, “It is not acceptable that unsafe and non-compliant know if Rebecca was going to survive.
marketplaces since September 20181 as part of its toys are simply allowed to enter the UK market,
Eventually the surgeon returned with a pot containing the 14 multi-coloured magnets that they had
commitment to identify and stamp out the sale of unsafe putting children at risk of serious harm. We believe the
successfully removed from Rebecca’s body. Those magnets had managed to burst through and rupture
toys. This report demonstrates that online marketplaces government has to step in to legislate this wild-west of
three parts of Rebecca’s intestines. She was lucky to be alive.
are hosting the sale of toys that do not comply with safety and we must see politicians from all sides of the
safety standards. It lays bare the ongoing levels of house coming together to protect children as part of the But Rebecca is not fully out of the woods yet. Her scar tissue from
unsafe and non-compliant toys that continue to be UK review of the product safety framework in 2021.” surgery could tear and the family has been warned to closely watch
allowed to be sold to unsuspecting UK consumers and out for any recurring sickness.
shows that the situation is not improving.
The report; Sam says “I would hate for any other child to go through what
Children in the UK are at risk of death • Identifies the latest levels of unsafe toys from a Rebecca suffered because of buying dangerous toys via online
and serious injury from the sale of random selection purchased from third-party sellers marketplaces. The government needs to take action, the law
unsafe toys via online marketplaces. on Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress and Wish.com urgently needs to change and online marketplaces need to be held
• Compares those figures to the past two reports and accountable for the products they allow to be sold.
Consumers often believe they are buying from a trusted
international retailer (the platform), when the reality shows that there is an ongoing issue that needs
“That is why our family is committed to supporting the BTHA's
can be very different. In fact, the sellers are third-party addressing by legislation
campaign – to bring about tougher product safety laws for
vendors, often based overseas, that ship direct, or via • Lays out options for government to make regulatory marketplace sellers and platforms before a child dies and many
the online marketplaces’ fulfilment channel. Consumers changes to hold the platforms and sellers to account more are critically injured.
believe that somewhere in that process there will • Calls on government not to rely on voluntary
be checks on the products that are sold – but unlike pledges from platforms, as they have not limited Electrical Safety First CEO, Lesley Rudd The law needs to change to ensure that online
traditional retail, this process has no, or very limited, unsafe toys during the same period we have platforms have responsibility for the safety
oversight from the platform where the toys are listed, or
"Electrical Safety First supports the BTHA call for
been testing. of products that are offered for sale on their
the online marketplaces themselves.
change. Electrical Safety First has conducted a
marketplaces."
number of studies of electronical products over
recent years.2 Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), CEO, Katrina
Phillips
In one study we tested 15 products available on
Amazon Marketplace, eBay and Wish.com in a “We’ve grown increasingly worried that many toys
specialist test laboratory. 14 out of 15 (that’s over sold through online marketplaces don’t comply with
Becca's Story 90%) of the products purchased failed against UK UK safety standards. As consumers, we assume that
Last Christmas Sam McCarthy brought a present from a third-party seller safety standards and could have caused serious online marketplaces are actively policing the safety
on a well-known marketplace for her eldest son which nearly killed her electric shock or fire. of the products they sell. Unfortunately, that’s not
3-year old daughter, Rebecca. the case. What’s more, the government has limited
Our investigations have also found electrical
powers to force them to check if toys are safe or not.
Freddie, 10 got swept up in the magnetic ball craze and was absolutely products listed on online marketplaces that had been
thrilled to find three packets of them when he unwrapped his gifts on recalled for safety reasons. That’s why we really welcome the work that
Christmas Day. But the festive fun quickly turned into a nightmare. BTHA is doing to raise awareness and put forward
The BTHA report reflects our own findings; in their
potential solutions. We need everyone who sells
On the 28th January, Rebecca started to vomit and clutch her stomach study 34 electronic toys had missing safety labelling,
toys to sell safe toys. Online marketplaces shouldn’t
repeating a word that the family had never heard her say before: “Owie.” 14 failed temperature testing and could have caused
be the exception to this rule.”
Her symptoms grew increasingly worse and she was rushed straight burns or fires, 11 had easy access to coin batteries
which can cause horrific injuries to children if
swallowed, 10 gave access to internal parts which
could give an electric shock.
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The Methodology Note 1: Warnings – in some cases warnings are
missing and this has not resulted in a failed test
255 products were selected at random and purchased
by a non-toy trade purchaser. Any type of toy could be report. Our laboratory has confirmed “In
regards
selected, and the only guide was to get a wide range of to the attached report and also the
types of toy. Counterfeit lines were not actively sought question relating to specific warnings
out and the brief to the purchaser asked them to search
/ labels, if the issue found is solely in
for more “generic”, or unbranded types of toys. Third
Party sellers were targeted in particular. On delivery
regards to packaging / warning labels it
toys were analysed based on the pack labelling. Toys has always been our policy to still pass
the toy if the toy itself passes all the
THE RESULTS displaying appropriate warnings, CE mark, item codes
and EU addresses were determined as “compliant” and
in most cases no further assessment was conducted.
physical safety checks and to call out the
issues regarding missing or incomplete
However for this project some seemingly compliant toys
The latest BTHA study, of third party sellers via online marketplaces, has found: were sent for further testing. warnings so the client can rectify prior
to the goods being sold. It would be
Toys without the legally required labelling were
the same approach should a client only
determined as “illegal” and were assessed to establish
what testing would be conducted. Due to having just submit a physical toy ‘development’
one sample, tests were limited to one or two key checks sample without finalised packaging, the
88% 48% 69% and do not reflect a full compliance check. Testing was
conducted by Bureau Veritas, an independent third-
toy itself could pass but the report would
carry appropriate comments showing the
party test laboratory. Having completed our initial
assessment, the results were verified by a panel made
labelling hadn’t been assessed.”
up of Trading Standards, laboratory representatives, However, this means that a serious age warning or
non-member retailers, BTHA members and the BTHA’s identification of a hazard that is missing has not resulted
of toys tested were of toys tested were of recalled toys that have
Toy Safety Advisor team. in a fail report. Given that the toy was made available
illegal to sell in the UK unsafe for a child to seemingly identical listings still
for sale in its non-compliant state, it is clear that no
play with for sale (see appendix 3). Products were categorised as “Illegal” rectification of this omission has been carried out by the
or “Unsafe” in the final report. manufacturer. We would argue this is a serious issue
The resultant injuries that could have been caused by the unsafe and non-compliant toys identified ranged from Illegal toys usually had technical non-compliances such that raises safety concerns for the children exposed to
choking and strangulation, damage to sight or hearing, burns, chemical poisoning and electric shocks, through to as missing conformity markings and therefore did those toys as a result, and have included the toy in the
injuries that would need surgical intervention to remove coin cell batteries from a child’s throat or high-powered not comply with legal information requirements – this unsafe list.
magnets from a child’s colon. A full list of the 255 products can be found in Appendix 1 and the top reasons for non- includes missing CE marks (note that missing UKCA
conformance are listed in Appendix 1. marks have been ignored in this project even where Note 2: Incorrect age determination – in some cases
mentioned in reports, due to Brexit transition period the laboratory has decided that despite the lack of a 3+
Full results for the 255 toys tested in 2021; warning the toy should be tested to 'over three years'.
requirements). The conformity markings include missing
traceability addresses which can be seen as minor but This is without the laboratory having knowledge that
2021 - 255 Toys Assessment Results Independent lab Total a baby is used in the marketing of the toy. Where our
do prevent effective enforcement, tracing companies and
Results testing verification panel disagree with this and feel there is a
effective recall.
serious omission, this has been highlighted and the toy
Platform Sample Illegal Unsafe Total Tested Failed % Unsafe % Non- Possible
Unsafe toys included those that were (in most cases) has been classified as unsafe.
size Non- Test compliant Counterfeit
illegal and failed a test report plus those that stated
compliant
warnings were missing in the report (see note 1),
Amazon 77 24 41 65 60 41 53% 84% 0 and those where the laboratory had tested the toy for
Marketplace 'ages over three years' incorrectly (see note 2). To be
eBay 80 23 39 62 57 39 48% 78% 0 clear toys determined to be unsafe in this report failed
independent testing against current UK toy safety
AliExpress 80 46 34 80 56 34 43% 100% 0 regulations.
Wish 18 10 8 18 11 8 44% 100% 0
Total 255 103 122 225 184 122 48% 88% 06 7
IS THIS A LACK OF ACTION
NEW ISSUE? The BTHA published its first report in June 2019, after years been harmonised with those of other countries in
work in 2018, and followed this with a second report Europe by reason of the UK’s membership of the European
No. We have shown over successive reports spanning three years and more than 500 toys that this is an ongoing in October 2020 to raise this issue with consumers, Union. However, following the UK’s withdrawal from
problem that has not improved by the online marketplaces acting voluntarily, and will not be fixed without Government regulators and platforms but has been disappointed by the the European Union, and the end of the Brexit transition
invervention. level of response. period, the Government now has more flexibility and
opportunities to reform the UK’s product safety legislative
Branded toys, and those bought directly from platforms acting as a retailer, were found to be compliant when tested While some platforms removed some of the identified
framework, and has started to create the space to
in 2018. However, unbranded toys bought from third-party sellers via the online marketplaces were much more products the BTHA reported, these (or identical products)
investigate and act on this in 2021. This reflects the fact
problematic and since 2018 the BTHA has accordingly focussed its testing on third-party seller toys. Of the selection are often relisted, by the original seller or by others.
that the UK can now establish and control its framework
of toys purchased from third-party sellers, i.e. all the independent sellers on an online marketplace platform, we found: Seemingly identical items to the illegal and unsafe ones
for identifying and regulating economic operators, and has
identified are still on sale across all platforms and little
Individual Project Totals proactive work has apparently been done to prevent
the opportunity to lead the way globally on legislating to
take into account the role played by online marketplace
Project Sample Illegal Unsafe Total Tested Failed % Unsafe % Non- Possible this relisting by the online marketplaces themselves.
platforms in modern commerce, as well as the products
size Non- Test compliant Counterfeit The volume of unsafe toys is so overwhelming that the
they give a shop window to. It is imperative that the UK
compliant platforms seem unable to remove them even on a reactive
uses the powers repatriated to it following its withdrawal
basis (see appendix 3 for a list of lines that have been
Project No.1 150 70 45 115 34 23 30% 77% 13 from the European Union, and leads world governance on
recalled on the EU Safety Gate as a result of the BTHA
this issue by taking action given how important this sales
Project No.2 100 25 60 85 72 53 60% 85% 3 projects but where seemingly identical items are still on
channel is to consumers, and its growing prominence as
sale) and so something else needs to change to ensure
Project No.3 255 103 122 226 184 122 48% 88% 0 shopping habits shift more online – in order to futureproof
these products do not make their way to market in the
the safety of the products sold to UK consumers.
Total 505 198 227 425 290 198 45% 84% 16 first place. The BTHA believes there should be more
pre-vetting, by the platforms, of both third-party sellers The BTHA is calling on government to
More detailed figures are available for each project on request.
and their products, prior to them being placed for sale on take action now before a child dies.
online platforms.
The results vary over the three years of testing but overall continue to show levels of non-complianece that should be Since the BTHA first started reporting issues, 60 toys have Why is this happening?
unacceptable given that this concerns the safety of toys put in the hands of children. Overall 84% of the toys sampled been recalled via the EU and UK safety alert systems but • Online marketplaces are not currently recognised as
at random have been determined to be illegal as they do not meet the safety and information requirements set out in the BTHA purchaser has only received 19 notifications. economic operators in the UK regulatory framework,
UK legislation, and 45% have safety issues that could make them dangerous to play with by children. The lack of notifications and contravenes the UK PAS even when products are purchased and transactions
7100 Code of practice on consumer product safety related completed via their platforms and fulfilment channels
Still on sale recalls and other corrective actions, which details the • As a result, there is currently no legal requirement
actions that are considered reasonable for companies to for online marketplaces to check the safety of the
59 toys have been recalled via the EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) from previous BTHA reports in 2019 and 2020.
take in the event of a recall. These actions are simply not products that other sellers are listing on their sites
Those recalled lines were checked on each individual platform to identify seemingly identical lines that were still on
being undertaken effectively enough by the platforms. See
sale. Lines that used exactly the same photographs and packaging were termed to be “seemingly identical” to the • Trading Standards Officers in the UK work hard to
the Crocodile Story in Appendix 4.
recalled lines. The BTHA accepts that these products could be a different model entirely or the manufacturer could of protect consumers but many third-party sellers are
updated their product and made it compliant since the initial notification was issued. Despite the knowledge that illegal and unsafe toys are from overseas, outside UK enforcement boundaries
being placed in the UK market via online marketplaces, • UK consumers find it difficult to distinguish between
Similar looking lines were not accepted into the list. For the list of products see Appendix 3.
the lack of an adequate legal framework to prevent those products offered by the online marketplaces direct
As of 23.09.21 unsafe toys being sold in the UK, and that unsafe toys are and those marketed and sold by third-party vendors,
not being effectively removed from sale or recalled, there or to identify who the trusted sellers are in any event
24 Amazon Marketplace recalled lines 12 can still be seen on sale 50%
has been little activity at governmental level to address • UK consumers find it difficult and expensive to take
14 AliExpress recalled lines 13 can still be seen on sale 93% the issue or to make the legislative change necessary legal action against overseas sellers – if they can be
21 eBay recalled lines 16 can still be seen on sale 76% to hold these platforms to account for the products traced at all – if there is an accident
they allow to be sold and make money from. The BTHA
59 toys recalled 41 seemingly identical on sale 69%
acknowledges that, to some extent, the UK’s framework
for regulating economic operators has for a number of
As of 23.09.21
39 toys have been added to the UK Product Safety Database and recalled so far from the 225 illegal toys identified.
We expect significantly more over coming weeks.8 9
When you buy a product from a retailer in the UK If a safety issue does occur after a product has come to online marketplaces take some accountability for the Buyers can be left without the same level of consumer
they have responsibilities, defined in the Toys (Safety) market, Trading Standards officers are able to monitor products sold through their platforms by third-party protection they should be entitled to and may believe
Regulations 2011 (the “Regulations”), to check (at the and find unsafe items, and work with the retailer to sellers. they have when they shop on online marketplace
very least) that the manufacturer has made a safe toy or remove them from sale. In cases where there is a danger platforms, and that they do have with other UK retailers.
When third-party vendors sell to the consumer, they are
labelled it correctly, and to act should the product later they can also initiate a recall so consumers know they are There may be no way of returning faulty, dangerous or
responsible for the safety of the products. Third-party
be found to have a safety issue. Where the manufacturer unsafe and can return them. But many third-party sellers counterfeit goods or of seeking compensation from the
vendors can be any individual or company wishing to
is not based in the UK they must add their address are based overseas, outside the jurisdiction of UK Trading seller in the case of an injury.
sell products via the online marketplace platform. Some
details and take on the role of an importer under the Standards, and therefore unenforceable under UK law.
Regulations, which has more detailed obligations. But It is too late for effective action to be taken only after
third-party vendors act responsibly and are trusted Voluntary pledge
brands. However, others are not and it can be difficult for One solution that is being discussed is for platforms
online marketplace platforms are not classed as being the illegal and unsafe toys find their way into children’s
consumers to know the difference and make informed to voluntarily sign a pledge promising certain actions.
either retailers or importers in the UK’s current economic hands and are identified.
choices about the risks. In some cases the sellers' However, the BTHA would like to see government going
operator model – simply the platform through which a
Currently, online marketplaces that allow third-parties address and contact details are not clearly identified further, and legislating, for a number of reasons;
sale is made. This is despite the customer data often
to sell products through their platforms have limited on the platform website / seller profile. In this scenario
being retained by the online marketplace, products
insight into, or incentive to monitor, the quality and safety the online marketplaces generally do not accept that 1. Only the platforms that sign the pledge are included.
marketed by the platforms' optimisation software,
of those products because of the current lack of legal they have any legal obligation to check the safety of That means others that do not sign are making no
and transactions often being completed through the
accountability. Consequently, there are no systematic the items being sold by third-party sellers as they do commitment to trying to achieve ethical behaviour and
platforms' fulfilment channels. Instead it is the individual
changes being made proactively, by Government or not consider they are any of the ‘economic operators’ the law is still not in place to deal with those platforms,
third-party seller on the platform that has the retailer
online marketplaces, to ensure unsafe products do not who have various duties to ensure compliance under or for restricting access to market for the products sold
responsibilities, but that could be the same person
make it into the hands of children. Instead it is left to the the Regulations. Accordingly, online marketplaces are via those platforms.
that made the product. In many cases no checks are
platforms to voluntarily make changes – if they choose hosting the sale of toys that do not comply with UK
being made whatsoever before the consumer receives 2. Four large platforms have been signaroties to a
to do so (see appendix 6 for proactive checks made by safety standards, and making them available for sale in
the product, and in the case of toys, put in the hands European Safety pledge since June 2018 – almost the
online platforms). The BTHA is urging the government the UK, which in the absence of the online marketplaces
of a young child (for more detail on the difference in same time we have been testing toys. The voluntary
to take action to protect children from the threat of may not have a route to market in the UK at all.
responsibilities for traditional verses new models of pledge has not stopped us finding unsafe toys on
physical harm by taking steps to prevent the sale of
supply see appendix 5) . This situation is exacerbated by the online platforms not those platforms’ sites. If the pledge worked we would
unsafe toys on online platforms, and by making the
policing their own sites well enough and not having legal not be finding unacceptable levels of non-compliance
accountability for failing to do so, or for the unsafe and and safety concerns.
counterfeit products for sale on their platform. We note,
3. The voluntary code does not commit to any pre-vetting
for example, in its 2018 (page 22) annual report filed in
of products or checks that other traditional retailers
the US, Amazon acknowledged they may be
and importers have to undergo. It has no commitment
“unable to prevent sellers in our stores for platforms to police their own sites.
or through other stores from selling
Online marketplaces are aware of the problems. They are
unlawful, counterfeit, pirated, or stolen
some of the most highly sophisticated and automated
goods…”3. companies in the world, but unfortunately voluntary
In addition, Trading Standards Officers are responsible agreements, such as the European Safety Pledge and
for enforcing product safety in the UK and work diligently in-house solutions have not solved an ongoing problem.
to do that. However, they can only enforce against As the responsible toy sector, we are calling on the
regulations and against companies in the UK. The government to take steps now to ensure a child is not
lack of regulation governing online platforms means seriously hurt or killed by an unsafe toy (see appendix 7
Trading Standards officers cannot take action against for known incidents).
the platforms; and often the third-party seller, that is
Government legislative solutions
regulated, is based overseas, so outside the jurisdiction of
Trading Standards. In this common scenario there is no The BTHA believes that online marketplaces should
one in the UK to take action against. have a duty of care to their customers to ensure that
toys that are available to purchase via their platforms are
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legal and safe, but that the existing legal framework does Under section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, a introduce a minimum compensatory payment for fact-finding in respect of toys offered for sale on their
not accurately reflect the role they play in non-compliant credit card provider will be jointly and severally liable breach irrespective of consumers’ ability to prove loss, platforms as is appropriate in light of reports of breaches
and unsafe products being brought to market. The to consumers for misrepresentation and/or breach of and/or provide for third-party enforcement (e.g. by a made to the OPSS. This is particularly important given
BTHA accordingly considers that legislation should be contract in respect of qualifying transactions for the specified regulatory body) which may be exercised in the current situation disincentivises platforms from
introduced to provide consumers with routes of redress purchase of goods using a credit card, along with the circumstances where low value losses are suffered but conducting their own sampling and testing, as they
that are clearly defined, and actionable in practice, in the supplier of the goods. It is envisaged that legislation may by a large quantity of consumers. need to be unaware of issues to remain a passive entity
event that harm is suffered as a result of illegal and/or strengthen consumers’ rights by establishing a similar to have safe harbour provisions under the Euporean
The BTHA considers that the above approaches
unsafe toys purchased via an online marketplace. ‘like claim’ against online marketplaces such that they Ecommerce directive. Should that provision be removed
represent a reasonable balance between the protection
are fixed with joint and several liability (along with third- under UK legislation, now that the UK has withdrawn
In the BTHA’s view, the most straightforward way to of consumers from harm suffered as a result of non-
party sellers) for products purchased via their platforms. from the European Union and the transition period has
improve accountability for the products purchased on compliant and/or unsafe toys, and the avoidance of
Consumers would therefore be able to pursue claims come to an end, the OPSS could require more active
platforms would be to strengthen consumers’ rights to unjustified interference with the platform services
in contract against online marketplace platforms to monitoring by the platforms.
bring private law actions against the online marketplaces offered by online marketplaces. It is noted in this regard
recover damages, including for any non-pecuniary losses
that toys have been purchased from, and place the that by imposing liability on the online marketplaces, Further, should legislation be introduced to impose
suffered as a direct result of the illegal and/or unsafe toy
burden on pursuing enforcement actions against third- the measures set out above would require them to do joint and several liability on online marketplaces for
sold to them.
party sellers on the online marketplaces (i.e. rather than no more than is currently expected of consumers to goods sold via their platforms (as proposed above),
on consumers). Given the slow speed with which the Neither of the above options would transfer sole liability enforce their rights against third-party sellers. The online the BTHA considers that it would be appropriate for
online marketplaces have been willing to act to remove for harms caused by defective or unsafe products to marketplaces are however significantly better placed the OPSS to be empowered to take representative
unsafe products, and the limitations in the voluntary the online marketplaces as they may seek to join the than consumers to take such action to enforce their enforcement action against the online marketplaces
remedial schemes they have established, it is considered third-party seller as a defendant in any proceedings rights given the resources available to them, and their on behalf of classes of consumers who have suffered
that legislation will be required to effect meaningful and/or bring a contribution claim against the third-party pre-existing commercial arrangements with the third- harm or losses in consequence of defective and/or
changes in practice. This may be achieved in at least two seller, for example under the Civil Liability (Contribution) party sellers. It is fair to shift the enforcement burden unsafe toys purchased via a platform, similar to the
different ways: Act 1978. Additionally, any legislation in this area on to the online marketplaces in light of the use of their redress mechanisms provided in ‘opt-out’ collective
may include provision similar to section 75(2) of the platforms being indispensable for the third-party sellers actions for infringement of competition law. Such
1. Implying through statute appropriate terms into
Consumer Credit Act 1974 which provides that the to bring the defective and/or unsafe products to the UK powers for the OPSS will be essential to ensure that
the contracts/terms of use entered into between
supplier of goods shall indemnify the credit card provider market and the revenue they generate from those sales. online marketplaces’ liability to consumers is enforced
consumers and online marketplaces for the use of their
for any liability it suffers as a result of the statutory ‘like in circumstances where the losses suffered by
platforms, similar to the statutory terms as to quality The BTHA also anticipates that shifting the enforcement
claim’. Such provision would ensure that the online individual consumers are relatively low, and therefore
and fitness for purpose implied into contracts between burden on to the online marketplaces in this way will
markeplaces would have, and be able to enforce, claims uneconomical to pursue, but the volume of potential
consumers and traders by the Consumer Rights Act promote better regulatory practices within the market
against the third-party entities selling toys on their claims is significant.
2015; and/or by strongly incentivising the online marketplaces to
platform for any sums they are required to pay as a result
2. Establishing a statutory ‘like claim’ for consumers of joint and several liability being imposed.
proactively vet the third-party sellers that are permitted International concerns
to supply goods via their platforms, and to more carefully The BTHA would also urge the government to
against online marketplaces as they have against
The effect of enhancing consumers’ rights to bring monitor the products that are offered for sale on their ensure that all trade agrements uphold UK consumer
the third-party seller of toys sold via the platform
private law actions against the online marketplaces for platforms (and promptly withdraw products which are protections. That includes ensuring new conditions
provided by the online marketplace, similar to the
toys purchased via their platforms would be: shown to be defective and/or unsafe), ideally before the are not established in trade agreements which would
liability of credit card providers under section 75 of the
point of sale. give safe harbour provisions for online platforms
Consumer Credit Act 1974. 1. Consumers would be able to seek refunds and/or claim
and ensuring the UK is able to update and uphold
It is envisaged that terms to be implied into contracts
damages against an identifiable and contactable party Regulatory action
that is economically active in the UK; and its soverign right to establish legislation in line with
between consumers and the online marketplaces, which In addition to liability for harm suffered as a result of
changing routes of supply to protect consumers.
would not be able to be excluded4, ought to take the 2. The responsibility, and associated risk, for pursuing the non-compliant and/or unsafe toys purchased by online
form of statutory warranties that products purchased liability of third-party sellers operating outside the UK marketplace platforms, the BTHA also considers there
via the platform are of satisfactory quality and are fit for and/or the EU will shift to the online marketplace on is scope for the powers of the Office for Product Safety
purpose. This would provide consumers with a direct which the toys are marketed for sale. & Standards (OPSS) to be widened. This may include
course of action against the online marketplace in the powers to issue legally binding, but specific obligations
Other mechanisms which may be considered in to online marketplaces to engage in such monitoring or
event that toys purchased are defective and/or unsafe,
legislation to further strengthen consumer protections
in the same way that section 19 of the Consumer Rights
include imposing a contractual duty on online
Act 2015 entitles consumers to reject goods, seek a
marketplaces to ensure that products sold via their
refund, and/or bring a claim for damages against traders.
platforms meet all applicable regulatory requirements,
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THE BENEFIT OF ABOUT
REGULATORY CHANGE THE BTHA
• Tackling the risk of serious physical harm (or fatality) to Action • Founded in 1944, the British Toy & Hobby Association • Members of the BTHA have access to a safety
children (and their parents) posed by the prevalence of (BTHA) is the official organisation representing toy service to help them comply with the extensive
The BTHA has tips to help keep consumers safe
unsafe, non-compliant toys online; manufacturers. The BTHA’s members range from safety regulations that ensure toys are safe to play
until the law changes - go to page 79.
large international toy firms to small family-run with. That safety service is run by a number of toy
• Alleviating the competitive disadvantage faced by British
The problem is compounded as consumers are businesses. safety professionals with many years of experience
toy firms which manufacture and sell toys in compliance
often not aware who they are in fact purchasing of toy compliance between them with specialist
with existing regulatory standards; • Membership of the British Toy & Hobby Association
products from, or of the safety risks they are knowledge across the industry including areas such
taking when buying products from third-party shows the member’s commitment to adhere to the
• Returning approx. £400 million of toy sales revenue to as mechanical, physical, toxicological and internet
vendors via the use of online marketplaces. Action BTHA Code of Practice under the umbrella of the Lion
the economy, currently lost to counterfeit sales each connectivity. In addition, the BTHA works with
is also required to educate consumers of the Mark which includes rules covering ethical and safe
year; specialists from outside the BTHA on behalf of
risks of buying from third-party sellers on online manufacture of toys, toy safety, a ban on counterfeit
members, particularly with testing laboritories when
• Returning significantly more revenue each year by marketplaces such as Amazon, Aliexpress, eBay, goods, an assurance to market responsibly, a
needing to verify test results.
removing illegal and unsafe toys from the market (our and Wish.com among the many other online commitment to improving sustainability and a desire
estimate is that this could be worth up to £850 million to marketplaces that provide a platform for the sale of to promote the value of all play through support of the • The BTHA also administers the Toy Trust - the
the UK economy if the illegal traders are removed); third-party products. Make Time 2 Play campaign. industry’s charity – and runs the Toy Fair, the largest
dedicated toy trade event in the UK.
• Removing non-compliant and unsustainable toy waste We have tips for consumers to use when they are
from the supply chain and the waste stream; buying from a marketplace and the BTHA is calling
• Enhancing Britain’s reputation for high safety standards; on politicians, media outlets and consumers to
come together to raise awareness of the concern
• Highlighting the UK government as a world leader, we have collectively for the safety of children in the
taking action on an issue which is a problem across the
globe;
UK. We do not believe parents in the UK should be
responsible for understanding complex toy safety
ABOUT THE
• Using new sovereign powers by demonstrating and
exercising the regulatory freedom and control available
regulation. They should be able to buy from any
entity in the UK, safe in the knowledge that their TOY INDUSTRY
children can enjoy safe play.
to the UK, in a way which increases the protections FIGURES FROM NPD
available to its citizens, now that it has left the European
Union; • The UK is currently the largest toy market in
Europe, and fourth largest toy market worldwide,
• Cutting down on waste - reputable toy companies make
toys that are designed to last and to bring years of play
behind the United States, China and Japan.
• There were more than 32,000 new toys launched
80% 37%
and development to a child – they are far from single
use. At a time when we are all aware of environmental by reputable companies in 2019, that’s 27% of the
concerns the sale of cheap toys that break easily should toys sold in the UK, totaling £863 million of total
be removed from the UK marketplace; and sales.
The legitimate toy industry Online sales of toys are
• Ensuring companies that trade in the UK pay the • Direct operations of the toy and hobby sector is worth £3.2 billion, with increasing year on year and
proportionate level of corporation tax in order to make make a direct contribution to UK GDP of £1.4 around 80% of the toy accounted for 37% of total
a fundamental contribution to the fabric of UK society. billion and an indirect contribution of £2.7 billion. industry falling into the toy sales last year.
Without intervention UK companies will be unable to small to medium sized
compete and will not exist into the future and the only category.
option for consumers will be unregulated, unsafe toys.14 15
APPENDIX 1: LIST OF TOYS No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance &
on Amazon Verification Panel Comments
Test Results Toy Photo as seen
on Amazon
Classification
BY PLATFORM 4 Toys for 3 year old
girls boys buidling
blocks Baby Flower
No EU address
Missing Conformity Markings
BV Test Report:
(5421)040-0034A
Failed test report EN71-1 12/2/21
The following results came from products purchased between 16/12/2020 and 15/03/2021 and Garden Building Toy
EN71-1: FAIL
tested between late February 2021 and early May 2021. Floral Arrangement
Playset 98 pcs 4. General requirements
Unsafe
4.9 Protruding parts /
AMAZON MARKETPLACE RESULTS puncture hazard
EN71-1: noted labelling
No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification to be modified - UK
address / UKCA mark
on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon
5 HERSITY Kids Pet Compliant BV Test Report:
1 ATOPDREAM Toys No address BV test report: Care Playset Dog Failed test report EN71-1 (5421)040-0029A
for 2 3 4 5 6 year old No warning (5421)040-0007A grooming toy with 15/2/21
boys, Dinosaur Toys 24/2/21 Carry Case Costume
No small parts within the toy EN71-1: FAIL
Gifts for 2-6 Year Old Dress up Role play
Missing Conformity Markings EN71-1: FAIL 5.1 General
Boys Girls Toy Cars set gifts for children
6 packaging flexible requirements - Unsafe
Boys Toys Age 2-8 Failed test report EN71-1
Toy Dinosaurs Toys plastics Unsafe generated small parts
for Boys Kid EN71-1: noted missing EN71-1: noted missing
labelling labelling
BV test report: no UK address or UKCA
(5421)040-0007A mark
EN71-3: PASS 6 Musical Caterpillar No EU address BV Test Report:
2 CubicFun Cars track No EU address Not tested Toy, LIGHTDESIRE Missing Conformity Markings (5421)040-0038A
Kids Toys for 4 year (Newest)Rattle 15/2/21
Missing Conformity Markings Warnings - missing washing
old boy girls, car with ring Bell for
instructions EN71-1: PASS
adventure Toys for 3 Preschool Baby
EN71-1: noted missing Illegal
year old intelligence Illegal labelling
Educational autism
toys for 5 6 year old EU address, UKCA
girls mark, washing/cleaning
instructions, type, batch
number
3 wgde toy cute No labelling except for CE mark BV Test Report: 7 Baby Bath Toys- No address BV Test Report:
Octopus Baby toys 0 Missing Conformity Markings (5421)040-0013A Wind up Turtle (5421)040-0042A
No label - CE mark on toy
3 6 9 12 18 months, 15/2/21 Bathtub Toys,Toy for
Warnings - missing washing Missing Conformity Markings 12/2/21
double-sided flip soft babies 6-12 months
instructions EN71-1: PASS EN71-1: FAIL
reversible Octopus Floating Swimming Failed test report EN71-1
Plus stuffed Animals EN71-1: noted missing 4.10.2 Driving
Turtles for Boys
doll, Creative toys labelling mechanisms
Girls,Baby Shower
gifts for 0-3 address, UKCA mark, Bathtime Fun Pool 5. General requirements
Illegal Unsafe
washing/cleaning Toys for Toddlers,Gift - small parts generated
instructions for 1 2 3 4 Year Old 6. Packaging flexible
Boys Girls plastics
BV Test Report: EN71-1: noted missing
(5421)040-0013B labelling
15/2/21 address, batch/model
AZO Dyes: PASS number, UKCA mark16 17
No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification
on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon
8 WEARXI Baby Bath No address - although possible scan BV Test Report: 13 Icnow 85 Pack No address BV Test Report:
Toys Fun Bathtub code could show this. (5421)040-0039A Balance Math Game Toy is labelled 18m + but also has (5421)040-0031A
Shooting Game CE mark is covered by sticker 12/2/21 Early Education Toy 0-3 sign and warning. 12/2/21
for Kids, Toddler Frog Balance Scale
3+ marked but back photos show EN71-1: FAIL Small parts within the toy EN71-1: FAIL
Basketball Hoop Mathematical Digital
baby seemingly under 3yrs 5. General requirements 6. packaging plastic Unsafe
Gift Set, Bath Toys Addition Teaching
for Boys and Girls - small parts generated Tool for Kids Family Missing Conformity Markings sheeting
1-4 Years Old Boys Missing Conformity Markings 5.4 cords and chains Table Gama to Learn Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small EN71-1: noted missing
Unsafe
included 3 Mini Warnings - contradictory 3+ 5.4.4 fixed loops, Counting Numbers parts labelling
Basketball warnings and baby marketing tangled loops and and Basic Math address, UKCA mark
Failed test report EN71-1
Failed test report EN71-1 nooses
14 E-More Erasable No address BV Test Report:
EN71-1: noted missing
Doodle Book, CE mark is too small (5421)040-0036A
labelling
Portable Kids’ 11/2/21
address, UKCA mark, No age, No 0-3 sign, No warning sign
Writing Drawing
CE hidden Small parts within the toy but no EN71-1: PASS
Board Toy Double-
Sided Sketchpad hazards / warnings labelling in EN71-1: noted missing
9 FGWAF Gift Cute No address Not tested
Painting Book with place. (coloured pens with lids) labelling
Astronaut Soft Plush
Toy with Sound for 12 Colored Erasable address, CE mark too
Missing Conformity Markings Pens for Kids small, no UKCA mark,
Kids and Game Fans Illegal Missing Conformity Markings
Toddlers Boys Girls Illegal
Crewmate - Best specific warnings and
Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small
Gifts (10cm) Age 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hazards
parts
Year Old
BV Test Report:
10 FGWAF Gift Children No address BV Test Report:
(5421)040-0036B
LED Rechargeable (5421)041-0011A
Music Phone - Best 11/2/21
Missing Conformity Markings 19/2/21
Educational Toy BS7272-1: PASS
Warnings - missing EN62115 EN62115: FAIL
BS7272-2: PASS
warnings 9.4 bridged insulation
Failed test report EN762115 9.9 temperatures rises 15 Baztoy Flying Ball, Labelling in place but BV Test Report:
Unsafe Kids Toys Remote 0-8 warning sign instead of 0-3 (5421)040-0027A
9.9 working
Control Helicopter (illegal use of 0-3 sign) 19/2/21
requirements
Mini Drone Magic
13 strength of EN62115: FAIL
Infrared Induction RC
enclosures Flying Toy Christmas Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ logo 5.15 Tension test at
14.7 accessibility of Birthday Party Failed test report EN62115 70N
batteries Gifts for Boys Girls 9.4 bridged insulation
7. missing labelling Children Teenager 9.9 temperature rise
Indoor Outdoor
11 TEMI Carrier-Truck No address Not tested 9.9 working Unsafe
Garden Game
Transport-Car Play- requirements
Vehicles Toys - 5 in 15.1 absence of contact
Missing Conformity Markings
1 Friction Power Set with moving parts
w/ Real Siren Sound
Illegal 14.6 accessbility of
& Bright Flashing
button cells and type
Light, Push and Go
R1 batteries (remote
Play Vehicles Toys
control)
w/ Mini Cartoon Bus/
Taxi/Airplane 5.15 drop test (remote
control)
12 WELLXUNK Wooden No address BV Test report:
Blocks,12 Pieces No CE mark (5421)040-0015A
Wooden Magic 24/2/21
Warning - incorrect format
Cube Face Emoji,50
no small parts within the toy EN71-1: PASS
Cards Wooden
Magic Cube Face EN71-3: PASS
Illegal
Pattern,Thinking Missing Conformity Markings EN71-1: noted missing
Training Children labelling
Face-Changing address, CE/UKCA
Puzzle Building mark
Cubes Interactive
Toy18 19
No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification
on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon
16 Dancing Captain Everything in place except battery BV Test Report: 21 Push pop pop Toy arrived in silver bag with barcode BV Test Report:
America Toy Robot information. (5421)062-0023A Bubble Sensory label. (5421)046-0022A
Hand Model Dance 11/3/21 Fidget Toy, Autism 18/2/21
Hero Doll with Music Special Needs Stress No labelling
Warnings - missing EN62115 EN62115: FAIL EN71-1: FAIL
Light Reliever Toy Silicone
warnings 5.15 drop test no small parts within the toy 6. packaging flexible
Squeeze Toys with
Failed test report EN62115 9.4 presence of a short 2 Fidget Beans, plastics
Unsafe
circuit Anti-Anxiety Tools EN71-1: noted missing
Missing Conformity Markings Unsafe
9.9 tempertature rises for Kids and Adults labelling
(green-2) Failed test report EN71-1
15.1 absence of contact All labelling missing
with moving parts
EN62115: missing BV Test Report:
labelling various (5421)046-0022B
17 The New York Doll No EU address BV Test Report: 18/2/21
Collection 11 inch/28 0-3 sign too small (5421)046-0009A Phthalates: PASS
cm Soft Body Boy 18/2/21 22 TALEEKEU Soft Toy arrived vacuum packed in clear BV Test report:
Baby Doll in Gift
Missing Conformity Markings Phthalates: PASS Plush Llama Alpaca bag with label. No information on the (5421)069-0006A
Box - Doll Dummy Illegal Hug Pillow Cushion label. 16/3/21
Included - Toy
Fluffy Doll Kid Sofa
Dolls for Boys and No care label on toy. Cover detaches Azo Dyes: PASS
Home Decor Toy
Toddlers, B168 fully. Fluff detaches. Illegal
(Pink alpaca)
18 Pack of 2 Forest No address Not tested
Missing Conformity Markings
Animals Panda batteries but no instructions
Torch Projectors,
Likely to fail EN62115 labelling
Educational Toy, 23 RUIZHUO Wacky Toy arrived in plastic bag with bar Not tested
requirements
Bedtime Story Tracks Fidget Toys code inside Amazon box.
Toy, Perfect Party Illegal Multicolor Snake
Favor Stocking Missing Conformity Markings Chain Puzzles Snap No labelling.
Fillers, Great Gift for Warnings - missing EN62115 and Click Finger
Children Kids Boys No small parts within the toy Illegal
warnings Sensory Simple
Girls, 2 Themes - Dimple Fidget Toy
Clear 48 images For Stress Relief
Missing Conformity Markings
19 Baby Xylophone No EU address BV Test Report: Puzzle Educational
Instrument w/ Play (5421)046-0024A Party Toys (3 Pcs)
No 0-3 sign
Blocks – Pull ‘n Play 17/2/21 24 RUIZHUO Wacky Labelling in place but BV Test Report:
String holding beater is 38cm
Xylophone Baby Tracks Fidget Toys (5421)046-0020A
EN71-1: FAIL
Toy – Supports Multicolor Snake 0-3 sign but too small
5. General requirements 23/2/21
Imaginative Play, Missing Conformity Markings Chain Puzzles Snap
Great Toddler - small parts generated No warning signs EN62115: PASS
Warnings - missing acoustics and Click Finger
Musical Instruments warning 5.4 Cords and chains Sensory Simple EN62115: noted
Unsafe No small parts
Gift for Kids 3 Year 6. Packaging - plastic Dimple Fidget Toy missing labelling
Failed test report EN71-1 Illegal
and Older pkg thickness For Stress Relief Likely to fail EN62115 labelling retaining instructions,
EN71-1: noted missing Puzzle Educational requirements battery information.
labelling Party Toys (3 Pcs)
UK address missing,
Warnings - EN62115 warnings
UKCA mark, Acoustics
missing
warning
20 QUACOWW 9 Toy arrived in clear plastic bag with BV Test Report:
Pieces 24 Links barcode. (5421)046-0023A
Wacky Tracks No labelling 18/2/21
Fidget Toy Wacky
no small parts within the toy EN71-1: FAIL
Tracks Snap and
Click Fidget Toys for 6. packaging flexible Unsafe
Stress Relief Party Missing Conformity Markings plastics
Favors Failed test report EN71-1 EN71-1: noted missing
labelling
all labelling missing20 21
No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification
on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon
25 Drill Design Puzzle No address Not tested 30 Hot.Sale/JYC Color No address BV Test report:
Creative Toys, Scoolr Random Boy Girl Small parts warning too small (5421)062-0020A
Electric Drill Toy Set Battery information in place Learning Study 8/3/21
Educational Toys Camera Children Missing Conformity Markings EN71-1: FAIL
Building Blocks Take Photo Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small 6 packaging flexible
Pegboard Toy Missing Conformity Markings Illegal Educational Toy parts plastic
Construction Toy Failed test report EN71-1 EN71-1: noted missing
Unsafe
Set Take Apart Toys labelling
3D Building Block UK address, UKCA
Creative Puzzle DIY symbol, Warning to
Set be modified, warning
for age restriction
26 Mengonee Wolf No address BV test
and small parts -
Wolverine 3 Long report:(5421)057-
unreadable
Claws Plastic Action 0034A
Missing Conformity Markings
Figure Toys Cosplay 4/3/21 31 HUYURI Electric No address BV Test report:
Props Halloween Failed test report EN71-1 Guitar Toy Musical No battery information (5421)057-0029A
EN71-1: FAIL
Play for Kid Boy Girl No screw in battery compartment 4/3/21
6. packaging flexible Unsafe Toddler Learning hole EN71-1: FAIL
plastics Electron Toy Long strap 5 toys intended for
EN71-1: noted missing Likely to fail EN62115 labelling children under 36
labelling requirements months
address, UKCA mark 5.1 general
Missing Conformity Markings requirements - small
Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small parts generated Unsafe
27 JUMBO PRIMARY No EU address BV test report: parts 5.14 straps intended
STRINGING BEAD No 0-3 sign (5421)046-0015A Failed test report EN71-1 for around the neck
SET by SHAWE with 17/2/21 6 packaging flexible
30 Lacing Beads for plastic
Missing Conformity Markings EN71-1: PASS
Toddlers and Babie- EN71-1: noted missing
EN71-1: noted labelling Illegal
Montessori Toys for labelling
Fine Motor Skills to be modified - UK UK address, UKCA
Autism OT- A Great address, UKCA mark mark
Toy for Both Boys &
Girls Ages 3+
32 Gifton - MYSTERY Webpage only - no address Not tested
28 Hifot 16 Pairs 0-3 sign too small Not tested TOYS BOX - Gift Other labelling correct on box.
Clip-on Earrings for Boys Girls Kids Within the box were 5 small toys.
No Pierced Design - Fidgets, Sensory Some labelled but squidgy toy no
Missing Conformity Markings
Earrings Dress up Stress Balls, Puzzles, labelling. Small button cell car - not
Princess Jewelry Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ logo Table Games, Brain labelled. Illegal
Illegal
Accessories for Girls Teasers, Magnetic Small parts within the toy.
Kids Toddler Building Blocks,
Torches, Cars and Missing Conformity Markings
More (1 Box of 5
Toys)
29 Color Cute Cartoon Magnetic earrings BV Test report:
33 Noxus Magnetic Toy arrived in plain tin. No labelling. BV Test report:
Magnetic Clip On Strong magnetic pull (5421)088-0021
pen Interesting Very strong magnets. (5421)057-0028A
Stud Earrings for 1/4/21
No information/No labelling combination toy | 4/3/21
Teen Girls Women
Small parts within the toy but no EN71-1: FAIL Wonderful Magnetic Missing Conformity Markings EN71-1: FAIL
Party Wear Gift Set,
hazards / warnings labelling in place 4 general requirements Ballpoint Pen | Fidget Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small 4 general requirements
Pack of 12 Pairs
Toy Gift | Stylus pen | parts 4.22 small balls to be
4.23 magnetic flux (107
Unsafe creative boy birthday Failed test report EN71-1 modified
Missing Conformity Markings kG2mm2) Unsafe
present (Multicolour) 4.23 Magnets - small
Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small partsand magnetic flux
parts EN71-1: noted missing (441.14 kG2mm2)
Failed test report EN71-1 labelling EN71-1: missing
address, CE/UKCA labelling
mark, specific warnings 7 all missing
and hazards22 23
No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification No Toy Title as seen Non-Compliance & Test Results Toy Photo as seen Classification
on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon on Amazon Verification Panel Comments on Amazon
34 TOYANDONA Toy arrived in clear plastic bag with BV Test report: 38 6 packs Light up No battery information except for Not tested
Magnetic Bead Maze barcode label. (5421)057-0023A Boat Bath Toy WEEE and RoHs sign.
Puzzle Cute Monkey No information 4/3/21 Set, Flashing Color Button cell batteries but not
Shape Magnet No small parts EN71-1: FAIL Changing Light in accessible.
Wooden Maze Game 4 general requirements Water, Floating No 0-3 sign
Toy Educational Toy Missing Conformity Markings - small parts generated Rubber Bathtub Toys No choking sign Illegal
for Kids Boys Girls Failed test report EN71-1 4.22 small balls to be for Baby Toddler 3+ age grade - no small parts
Toddlers modified Unsafe Infant Tub Play, Boy
4.23 magnets (113.61 Girl Kid Growing Pal Warnings - missing EN62115
kG2mm2) in Shower Bathroom warnings
6 packaging flexible or swimming pool
plastics
39 KingbeefLIU Children Toy arrived in clear plastic box with BV test report:
EN71-1: noted missing
Science Bar Ring barcode labelling. (5421)062-0026A
labelling
Horseshoe Compass Instruction leaflet inside in chinese. 9/3/21
all labelling missing
Magnet Car Kit No information on packaging. No EN71-1: FAIL
35 Hysagtek 4 PCS The lids are small parts BV test report: Experiment Tools A magnet warnings. Toy was broken 4 general requirements
Ballpoint Pen Novelty No 0-3 sign (5421)057-0027A Fun Educational Toy inside. Small parts within toy. 4.8 points and wires -
Cute Pizza & Bread No warning sign 4/3/21 Small parts within the toy but no sharp points
Stick Magnet Ball Small parts within the toy but no EN71-1: FAIL hazards / warnings labelling in place 4.9 protuding parts -
Unsafe
Pens School Office hazards / warnings labelling in place 4 general requirements puncture hazard
Kids Toy Gift - small parts - magnet Missing Conformity Markings 4.23 magnets to be
Missing Conformity Markings detached Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small modified
Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small 4.23 magnets (137 Unsafe parts EN71-1: noted missing
parts kG2mm2) Failed test report EN71-1 labelling
Failed test report EN71-1 6 packaging flexible address, CE/UKCA
plastics mark, specific hazards;
EN71-1: noted missing magnetic information
labelling
40 HUALEDI Unicorn Toy arrived in clear plastic bag with BV test report:
EU/UK address, UKCA
Toys Gifts barcode. (5421)057-0024A
mark, specific warnings
Set,Unicorn Torch No labelling 9/3/21
36 3 In 1 Wooden EU address in place. BV Test report: and Projector,[5 Small parts within the toy EN71-1: FAIL
Magnetic Fishing No 0-3 sign (5421)057-0020A Pack] Unicorn Girls No battery information 6 packaging flexible
Board Games No CE mark 3/3/21 Accessories Toys Likely to fail EN62115 labelling plastics
Montessori Toys Choking warning incorrect format. EN71-1: FAIL ,Girls gifts for age requirements EN71-1: noted missing
for Kids Fine Motor Small parts within the toy 4 general requirements 2-3-4-5,Science toy labelling
Unsafe
Skills Toys Toddler - small parts magnet for 1 2 3 4 5 6 year Missing Conformity Markings address, CE/UKCA
Learning Educational Missing Conformity Markings detaches old Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small symbol, warnings
Toys 3 4 5 Years Old Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small 4.22 small balls to be Unsafe parts, missing EN62115 warnings
with Magnet Poles parts modified Failed test report EN71-1 BV test report:
and Clip (8 Magnetic Failed test report EN71-1 4.23 magnets (70.58 (5421)057-0024B
Fish and 28 Bead) kG2mm2) 9/3/21
EN71-1: noted missing Phthalates: PASS
labelling
CE/UKCA mark,
41 welltop Dinosaur No address Not tested
warnings
Cars Toys, Dinosaur
37 LEEHUR Creative 0-6 sign instead of 0-3 and too BV test report: Toy Blaster for 2-9 Missing Conformity Markings
Magnetic Putty small parts within the toy (5421)057-0031A Year Old Girls Boys
with Funny Monster 2nd sample: same packaging but 4/3/21 Christmas Birthday Illegal
Eyes for Children UKCA mark added - too small. EN71-1: FAIL Gifts Blue
Kids Intelligent Strong magnet 4 general requirements
Exploitation Gift 4.23 magnets (1307.11
Missing Conformity Markings kG2mm2)
Warnings - Inaccurate 3+ and small EN71-1: noted missing
parts labelling
Unsafe
Failed test report EN71-1 UK address, UKCA
mark, small hazards
warnings
BV Test report:
(5421)063-0016A
17/3/21
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