United KingdomStretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains (model numbers 10891865 small and 1087783 XL) are affected. They were recalled because the sand inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, which poses a risk to health. The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Home Bargains; owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of the reach of children, and follow the retailer’s instructions for disposal and return.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Stretchy Gorilla Toys presenting a risk to health.
Type: Toys – Action Figures (Non Powered)
Model numbers: 10891865 (small), 1087783 (XL)
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Stretchy gorilla toys.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2603-0190
Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd). For more information, please access: Stretchy Gorilla – Home Bargains Help Centre
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
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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