United KingdomRemote control foam model toy plane sold as Foam Fighter SU-27 (model SU-27, eBay ID 364481455247) is affected. It was recalled because the USB cable contained phthalates that may harm children’s health and the battery compartment can be opened without tools creating a choking risk; the import was rejected at the border and destroyed and the online listing has been removed.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Foam Fighter SU-27 Toy Plane presenting a serious chemical risk and risk of choking.
Type: Toys - Remote Controlled Vehicles
Model: SU-27
eBay ID: 364481455247
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Remote control foam fighter model toy plane.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0091
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the USB cable was found to contain phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
The product also presents a risk of choking because the battery compartment can be opened without tools. The batteries are easily accessible, and if accessed by a young child, could be placed in the mouth causing the child to choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
The official notice
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