Just days after jewellery was pulled from Amazon over cancer concerns, a second product recall has been issued for a children's toy.
Soppycide Refillable Water Balloons, sold via the online marketplace Fruugo, has been deemed unsafe due to dangerous magnetic components that pose serious health risks.
Soppycid Refillable Water Balloon sold via Fruugo (2505-0031)
Type: Toys - Water balloons
Brand: Soppycid
Product code: 163265041-347067855 and 286517565-639126534
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Bag of colourful reusable water balloons, sealed with magnets
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) announced the recall, warning that the water balloons contain magnets with a magnetic flux index surpassing permitted levels.
Officials stated: "This product presents a serious risk of injuries because it contains accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index that exceeds the acceptable level.
"Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract," the regulator said.
The OPSS also noted that the product failed to meet proper marking, labelling and documentation requirements, compounding safety concerns.
The product presents a serious risk of internal injury
OPSS
Due to its serious faults, the water balloons breach the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Following the safety alert, corrective measures have been implemented to ensure customer safety.
"The product has been recalled from end users. The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo)," officials confirmed.
Customers who have purchased these water balloons through Fruugo should stop using them immediately to prevent potential injuries from the hazardous magnetic components.
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The recall comes as Marks & Spencer issued an alert for babywear following safety complaints, with shoppers told to return the product immediately.
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Product and food recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
For the latest product recalls, Britons can consult the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).
Meanwhile, the latest food recalls are announced by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
When a product is recalled from a supermarket, a notice is typically displayed on the website's dedicated recalls page.
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