United KingdomA Turtle Night Light sold via Amazon (children’s plastic night light in the shape of a turtle, ASINs B0DSHWL4K4 and B0DHVLVS4V, additional identifier MJ0042000) is affected. It was removed because the button battery compartment is not adequately secured and both the battery and compartment fit inside a small parts cylinder, creating a choking hazard and risk of internal burns; it does not meet the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for a Turtle Night Light presenting a serious risk of choking and burns.
Type: Lighting equipment - Freestanding Lighting
Amazon ASIN: B0DSHWL4K4, B0DHVLVS4V
Additional identifier: MJ0042000
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A children’s plastic night light in the shape of a turtle, with battery compartment containing button batteries.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2603-0243
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents risks of choking and internal burns as the button battery compartment of the product is not adequately secured and is easily accessible. Additionally, both the battery and the battery compartment door fit inside a small parts cylinder. The button batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard to young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of reach of children, and contact the distributor for redress.
The official notice
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