United KingdomThe Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy is a red plastic robotic arm that shoots water beads from a hole in the palm, sold packaged with 1000 water beads, a rechargeable battery and USB adapter (barcode 5060596062344). It was recalled because the water beads present a high risk of asphyxiation and may expand inside the digestive tract causing blockage. Stop using it, keep it out of reach of children, return it to the place of purchase for a refund, or call Smart Toys Limited on 020 8571 1041 for more information.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy presenting a high risk of asphyxiation and injuries.
Type: Toys – Fancy Dress Accessories (Powered)
Brand: Hero
Barcode: 5060596062344
Factory Ref: 666A
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Red plastic robotic arm toy, which can shoot water beads from a hole in the palm. The product is packaged with 1000 water beads, a rechargeable battery and USB adapter.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0011
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads, which if swallowed in hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway and lead to aspiration. The water beads may also be swallowed and continue to expand inside the digestive tract, causing a blockage.
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.
We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, please call Smart Toys Limited on 020 8571 1041.
The official notice
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