The Hobbycraft 3D Pen Kit (brand: Hobbycraft, product number 3666085950462) is a pen with a heating element used for creating 3D drawings from plastic pieces. It was recalled because the pen nib’s heating element may become hotter than intended, presenting a risk of burns and failing the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011; owners should stop using it immediately and return it to their nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund (further information: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html#3d-pen).
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Hobbycraft 3D Pen Kit presenting a risk of burns.
Type: Toys - Toy Drawing Boards/Accessories
Brand: Hobbycraft
Product number: 3666085950462
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Product Description: A pen with a heating element used for creating 3D drawings from plastic pieces.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0194
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk of burns as the heating element in the pen nib may become hotter than intended during use. This could lead to the user receiving burns.
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 Hobbycraft.
Owners are advised to stop using the heated pen immediately and return it to their nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund. For further information, please access: https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html#3d-pen.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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