United KingdomSkillmatics Aqua Puffs ‘Watch Your Art Grow’ toy is sold in an A4-sized box containing paper Aqua Figures, string, key rings and instructions (barcode 8904279510043, origin China). It was rejected because it can tear into small parts that fit a small-parts cylinder and pose a choking risk to young children, and because the material can expand when hydrated (reported up to 1400%), posing a blockage risk; it does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. The import has been rejected at the border.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Skillmatics Aqua Puffs toy presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries.
Type: Toys - Toy Model Construction (Non Powered)
Brand: Skillmatics
Barcode: 8904279510043
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A4 sized box containing paper Aqua Figures, string, key rings, and instructions.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2512-0276
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious choking risk as it can be torn into small parts which fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them in their mouths. As the product expands when hydrated (potentially by up to 1400%), once swallowed it may expand in the digestive tract, causing a blockage.
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 official notice
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