Wooden Teddy Bear Jigsaw Puzzle sold via Wish
- Affected
- A rectangular wooden box holding wooden bear shaped printed shapes.
- The problem
- The product presents a serious chemical risk due to the presence of excessive levels of the substance chromium, which can be harmful to human health.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Wood Baby Toy |
|---|---|
| WISH ID | 5c17e1d9cfb07d47f8906915 |
| Serial Number | WISWBGIL000144 |
| Batch Number | WISWBGIL000433, 2019/05/21 |
| Listing Name | Wooden Baby Bear Children Change The Clothes Boy Baby Puzzle Jigsaw Puzzle Building Block |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A rectangular wooden box holding wooden bear shaped printed shapes. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product poses a serious chemical risk to consumers as when tested high levels of the substance chromium were identified. Breathing in chromium (VI) for a short period of time causes irritation of the airways, cough and chest pain. If swallowed, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and heart failure, as well as damaging the gut, liver and kidneys and even death. If skin is in contact with chromium, dermatitis (a rash caused by the skin reacting to a substance it comes into contact with) or skin ulcers may develop if left untreated, and chromic acid can cause burns. Breathing in chromium (III) compounds for a long time causes swelling of the airways and lungs.
The product does the meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
For further information on chromium, access the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chromium-general-information-incident-management-and-toxicology/chromium-general-information
Corrective action
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2202-0232
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 28 November 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.