United KingdomSqueezy Dumplings sold by Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd — a plastic “basket style” pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy with no batch numbers — has been recalled in the UK because the outer layer contains excess benzene (20 mg/kg), posing a chemical risk and not meeting the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Owners are advised to stop using the product, keep it out of reach of children, and contact samsonscashandcarry@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Squeezy Dumplings presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Toys - Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Distributor: Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd, Cardiff, CF11 8TZ
Identifiers: No batch numbers or product identifiers are present on the product or its packaging.
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Plastic ‘basket style’ pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2606-0196
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk because the outer layer contains an excess concentration of benzene (20mg/kg). If inhaled, benzene can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Exposure to large amounts may also cause a burning feeling throughout the digestive tract and skin irritation. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
Further information regarding benzene can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benzene-general-information-incident-management-and-toxicology/benzene-general-information
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 Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd.
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. For more information, please contact samsonscashandcarry@hotmail.co.uk
The official notice
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