Safety warning Serious risk 11 March 2022

16 Piece Sand Beach Toy

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of 16 Piece Sand Beach Toy
Photo: official notice
Affected
Set of plastic ‘beach toys’ supplied in a plastic storage bag with web material handles and a zip closure
The problem
The product poses a serious chemical risk as the storage bag contains phthalates.
What to do
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Toys – Sand beach toy
Barcode X001GRCUIJ
Country of Origin China
Product description Set of plastic ‘beach toys’ supplied in a plastic storage bag with web material handles and a zip closure
Product Report and Image Link to Image and PDF

Hazard

This product poses a serious chemical risk the storage bag contains phthalates. A young child playing with the toy is exposed to the phthalates which can potentially harm a child’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2203-0164

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 11 March 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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