Water Doodle Mat
- Affected
- A playmat with a white centre, colourful border with pictures of animals, cars, clouds and sun. Product also contains two pens; yellow and blue.
- The problem
- The product presents a choking hazard due to detachable parts and asphyxiation hazard due to its plastic bag packaging which is too thin.
- What to do
- Rejection of the import at the border.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Play Mat |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | A playmat with a white centre, colourful border with pictures of animals, cars, clouds and sun. Product also contains two pens; yellow and blue. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
When tested in accordance with 8.3 (torque test) the blue ‘collar’ unscrewedfrom the shaft of the pen before reaching the specified minimum of 34cNm. The detached collar and nib component fitted wholly inside the small parts cylinder, and therefore poses a serious risk of choking to a child under 36 months.
The product’s flexible plastic bag used for packaging also has an area greater than 100mm x 100mm and the bag thickness measured as 0.034 ± 0.002mm which is less than the minimum permissible limit of 0.038mm. The bag therefore poses a potential asphyxiation hazard.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The import was rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0256
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 2 April 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.