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2026-08-10latest publication date
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Communication and media equipment Product Safety Report: ALEENFOON Caregiver Pager sold via Amazon (2608-0033) The product presents a serious risk of fire because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and cannot make a secure connection to the socket. Over time, this could lead to the plug overheating and igniting, causing a fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the El… ALEENFOON · AF-HJ · 2026-08-10
Machinery Product Safety Report: Huandi Bear Dough Mixer sold via Amazon (2606-0197) The product presents a serious risk of fire as the plug fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362 and is considered counterfeit. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, the plug may over… Huandi Bear · HDX-003 · 2026-08-10
Product alert Product Recall: 1.5 Litre Spare Air 300 Kit with Dial Gauge (2608-0027) The product presents a serious risk of drowning as it failed depth testing and does not meet the requirements of BS EN 250:2014. The maximum depth reached by the apparatus without exceeding the requirements was 5 metres, not the 50m required. If the product is used in depths beyond 5 metres, it may… 2026-08-10
Product alert Product Safety Report: Glitter Ice Cube Squeezy Toy (2607-0173) The product presents a microbiological risk because the liquid filling was found to contain aerobic microbials, yeast and mould exceeding the permissible expected limit. If the toy is damaged or leaks, users may be exposed to the contaminated liquid. This may cause adverse health effects for certai… 2026-08-10
Product alert Product Safety Report: Squishy Dumpling Bun Squeeze Toy (2605-0199) The product presents a microbiological risk because the liquid filling was found to contain aerobic microbials, yeast and mould exceeding the permissible expected limit. If the toy is damaged or leaks, users may be exposed to the contaminated liquid. This may cause adverse health effects for certai… 2026-08-10
Product alert Product Recall: Fresh Wipes Intimate Unscented Wipes (2607-0201) It has been identified that affected batches may be microbiologically contaminated, with the preservative system not performing as required. This could result in users experiencing adverse skin reactions. The affected batches do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (the ‘Cosmetics… 2026-08-06
Product alert Product Recall: Craftplay Sand Art Bottles (10) sold via Amazon (2607-0121) The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 201… 2026-08-05
Electrical appliances and equipment Product Recall: B&Q Table Fan (2607-0303) The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire as there is a fault within the oscillation mechanism that can damage internal wiring. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. FT23A · 2026-08-04
Communication and media equipment Product Safety Report: Mini Projector Q5 Mate (2607-0189) The product presents a serious risk of electric shock as the plug face does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. This may result in the user receiving an electric shock when removing or inserting the plug from the socket. Additionally, the adaptor has poor internal construction with wi… Q5 MATE · 2026-08-04
Product alert Product Safety Report: Small Caring Hairdryer (2607-0188) The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because live parts are accessible by hand. The plug, fuse and cable were found to be counterfeit, and the product was missing required markings and documentation. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Re… 2026-08-04
Hobby / sports equipment Product Recall: TJ Morris Toy Story Water Bottle sold by Home Bargains (2607-0240) The product presents a choking hazard because the spout can detach from the lid, creating a small part. If this occurs during use, the spout may block a child’s airway and cause them to choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. TJ Morris · 75164 · 2026-08-03
Product alert Product Safety Report: Costway Mini Indoor Trampoline (2606-0044) The product presents a risk of injuries because it tipped over during stability testing, demonstrating that it may be unstable during normal use. If the product tips over during use, a child could fall and sustain injuries. The product includes a battery compartment which is secured with two simple… 2026-08-03
Product alert Product Recall: Juncture Water Beads (50,000 Pcs) sold via Amazon (2607-0042) The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation because if the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway. OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: Product Safety Alert: Water Beads (PSA7) - GOV.UK . The product doe… 2026-08-03
Toys Product Safety Report: Kabi My Little Birthday Cake Puzzle (2604-0168) The product presents a risk of choking because it includes small parts which can detach or break off during reasonably foreseeable use. These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months of age, who have a natural tendency to explore objects by placing them… Kabi · KABI-0158 · 2026-07-29
Product alert Product Recall: Ocun CONDOR HMS Triple Carabiners (2607-0233) The products present a risk of serious injuries because the gate can malfunction and may not close automatically. This creates a risk of unintended detachment during use, which could result in a fall from height. The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Pro… 2026-07-29
Cosmetics Product Recall: Hashmi Kajal Eyeliner (2607-0193) The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead. These chemicals are prohibited for use in cosmetic products. Further information on the health effects of mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead exposure can be accessed on GOV.UK at the following links: Mer… Hashmi · 2026-07-29
Furniture Product Recall: Blair Tub Rust Velvet Armchair (2607-0195) The product presents a risk of fire because it was manufactured without the required fire-resistant inter-liner. If exposed to a naked flame, it may present an increased fire risk. The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. Blair · 72736780 · 2026-07-29
Product alert Product Recall: Vilac Farm Musical Blocks (2607-0202) The product presents a serious risk of choking as it includes small parts that can detach or break off during reasonably foreseeable use, creating small parts that fit entirely within a small parts cylinder. These small parts pose a choking risk to young children, particularly those under 36 months… 2026-07-29
Product alert Product Recall: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset (2607-0161) The product presents a serious risk of hearing loss because affected batches may emit feedback noise (measured up to 106 dBA) through the headset speakers. The likelihood of occurrence of this issue can be increased in cold ambient temperatures and with a depleted battery state. The product does no… 2026-07-29
Product alert Product Safety Report: Hot Hair Styler BBY-100 (2607-0207) The product presents a risk of electric shock because it has poor quality connections with wires soldered directly to component tags. This could lead to metal parts of the product becoming live during use and giving the user an electric shock. The product also presents a risk of fire as the plug fu… 2026-07-29
Electrical appliances and equipment Product Safety Report: TUEHAKNY Electric Kettle sold via Amazon (2607-0210) The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug fuse has insufficient granular filler and therefore does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, without granula… TUEHAKNY · YJ-810 · 2026-07-29
Product alert Product Recall: Kobe 2kw Oil-Filled 9 Fin Radiator (2606-0205) The product presents a risk of fire because the plug has a manufacturing defect and may overheat. This could lead to the plug and cable melting and/or catching fire. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety)… 2026-07-29
Communication and media equipment Product Safety Report: LCD Projector HY300 (2607-0206) The product presents a serious risk of electric shock because the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. The distance between the outer edge of the plug and the live pin is insufficient, and the earth and live pins are too short. As a result, the plug may not connect securely t… HY300 · 2026-07-28
Product alert Product Safety Report: 100cm Jumbo Soft Plush Elephant sold via Amazon (2607-0141) The product was originally marketed as a pillow. If used as a pillow in an unsupervised sleep environment, it could present a serious risk of suffocation to a child under 12 months. OPSS has recently published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleep Pillows, which highlights the risk that sleep pillo… 2026-07-28
Electrical appliances and equipment Product Safety Report: Lueden Power Adaptor (2606-0150) The product presents a risk of electric shock because the live pins are too short and do not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363. As a result, the adaptor may not form a secure connection with a socket, which could allow users to come into contact with exposed live metal parts. The inadequ… Lueden · HLX-0550 · 2026-07-27
Product alert Product Recall: Emerson Sempell GmbH Valve Fastener (2509-0175) The product presents a serious risk of injury as the product specifications require that zinc-plating is used on the fasteners. Testing confirmed that cadmium-plating had been used during the manufacturing process. There is a risk that the incorrect plating on the fasteners can cause the bolt to fr… 2026-07-24
Product alert Product Safety Report: PCL Push Button Safety (PBS) Coupling (2605-0179) The product presents a risk of injuries because the internal mechanism can jam open if the adaptor is inserted sufficiently ”out of line.” This allows mains air pressure to flow through the coupling while the adaptor remains unlatched. This product is not compliant with the Pressure Equipment (Safe… 2026-07-24
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys 7.4cm x 4cm Wishing Bottles (2607-0176) The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 General Product Safety Regul… Wizz Toys · 779029 · 2026-07-21
Decorative articles Product Recall: Wizz Toys 7.5cm x 4cm Shells Decorative Wishing Bottle (2607-0012) The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 General Product Safety Regul… Wizz Toys · 779031 · 2026-07-21
Decorative articles Product Recall: Wizz Toys 6.5cm Decorative Wishing Bottle (2607-0182) The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 General Product Safety Regul… Wizz Toys · 779023 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys 15cm Nana Banana Stress Toy (2607-0009) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Wizz Toys · NAN010 · 2026-07-21
Decorative articles Product Recall: Wizz Toys 7.8cm Blue Anchor Wishing Bottle (2607-0180) The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 General Product Safety Regul… Wizz Toys · 779025 · 2026-07-21
Decorative articles Product Recall: Wizz Toys 7.8cm Gold Charms Wishing Bottles (2607-0178) The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the bottles 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 General Product Safety Regul… Wizz Toys · 779026 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Haunted House Jumbos and Filled Critters Toys (2607-0185) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Haunted House · 970011 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys Squishy Sausage Dog (2607-0186) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Wizz Toys · 549303 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys Squishy Puppies (2607-0184) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Wizz Toys · 549255 · 2026-07-21
Decorative articles Product Recall: Snow White 27cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops (2607-0177) The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regul… Snow White · 529162 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys Jumbo Mr Splat Stretch Men (2607-0181) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Wizz Toys · 549230 · 2026-07-21
Decorative articles Product Recall: 32cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops (2607-0175) The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regul… Snow White · 529161 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys 13.5cm Dino Sand Stretchy Racers (2607-0179) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Wizz Toys · 543525 · 2026-07-21
Toys Product Recall: Wizz Toys Squishy Sand Yeti Monsters (2607-0183) The products present 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 products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Wizz Toys · 549247 · 2026-07-21
Product alert Product Recall: CCM Hockey Helmet FMHVR and ACCHVR Visors (2607-0054) The product presents a risk of injuries because the polycarbonate portion of the hybrid visor may in some cases develop micro fissures around the screw holes that connect the polycarbonate portion to the cage portion. This could potentially lead to cracking if it were subject to a powerful impact,… 2026-07-20
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