United KingdomInflatable dinosaur costume (battery-operated, with USB cable) sold via eBay and AliExpress is affected; it is an inflatable, powered fancy dress accessory originating from China. It was recalled because the battery compartment is not secured and can be opened without tools, posing a serious risk of burns and that button batteries may be swallowed and damage the gastrointestinal tract, and it fails marking, labelling and documentation and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. The import was rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by AliExpress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Inflatable Dinosaur Costume presenting a serious risk of burns and injuries.
Type: Toys – Fancy Dress Accessories (Powered)
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Inflatable, battery-operated dinosaur costume with USB cable.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0026
Notifying Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of burns and injuries as the battery compartment is not secured with a screw and can readily be opened without tools. These batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
The official notice
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