Safety warning Medium risk 17 September 2021

New Children’s Excavator Toys Electric Music Lighting Wand Wheel Engineering Car

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of New Children’s Excavator Toys Electric Music Lighting Wand Wheel Engineering Car
Photo: official notice
Affected
Toy trucks available in blue or pink. Product is sold in cardboard packaging with a printed picture of the product.
The problem
The product presents a risk of burns due to components overheating.
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 – Toy Truck
Country of Origin Unknown
Product description Toy trucks available in blue or pink. Product is sold in cardboard packaging with a printed picture of the product.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of burns as following a drop test, the cab broke, presenting a short-circuit between the terminals of the printed circuit with the 1 mm diameter rod. The short-circuit generated maximum temperature rise of 100.3c on a metallic terminal of the battery box, more than the maximum authorised value of 33c. The overheating poses a burns hazard to consumers.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

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 (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2108-0328

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and 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 17 September 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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