United KingdomLight string garland with multicoloured flowers sold via AliExpress is affected; no other product identifiers are available. It was recalled because the button batteries are easily accessible, allowing a child to remove and potentially ingest them, which can cause internal burns and injuries, and the labelling and marking do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Light String Garland presenting a risk of burns.
Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Hair - Accessories
Product Identifiers: No identifiers available
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Light string garland with multicoloured flowers
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2605-0162
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of burns and injuries as the button batteries are easily accessible. If a child is given the garland to wear, they may be able to remove the battery cover, exposing the button batteries. If placed in the mouth and ingested, the batteries may cause internal burns and injuries. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
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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