United KingdomThe Soft Bulalaet Gun, a toy gun that shoots water beads from a grenade-shaped detachable plastic tank and sold in a cardboard box bearing the tagline “let’s experience the fun of war together” (Product ref 555D-2, Batch AJ2023-02), is being recalled. It presents a high risk of injuries and asphyxiation because water beads, if swallowed in their hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway and cause asphyxiation or internal injuries, and it does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Owners should stop using the product immediately and return it to the distributor, Smart Toys Limited, for redress; contact Smart Toys Limited at 020 8571 1041.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Soft Bulalaet Gun presenting a high risk of injuries and asphyxiation.
Type: Toys - Fancy Dress Accessories (Powered)
Product Reference: 555D-2
Batch: AJ2023-02
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A toy gun intended to shoot water beads from a grenade-shaped detachable plastic tank. The toy is packaged in a cardboard box. Box includes the tagline “let’s experience the fun of war together”.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0074
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a high risk of injuries and asphyxiation because it contains water beads which, if swallowed in their hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway. This could cause asphyxiation and/or internal injuries.
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 is being recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.
We recommend that owners stop using the product immediately and return it to the distributor for redress.
For more information, please contact Smart Toys Limited at 020 8571 1041.
The official notice
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