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The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Light Up Unicorn Wand

Type
Toy - Light Up Wand

Country of origin
China

Product description
A battery-operated blue light up unicorn wand.

Product identifiers
No identifiers available

Hazard
The battery compartment on the products is not adequately secured, allowing easy access to the compartment and button cell batteries. The batteries may be placed in the mouth and swallowed, presenting a choking hazard for young children and causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.

Additionally, the product included electrical components with solder joints, and when tested, the solder was found to contain lead at a concentration that exceeds the 0.1% maximum limit specified, which presents an environmental hazard.

The bag used for packaging poses a potential asphyxiation hazard to the intended consumer, and some of the required documentation was not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, or the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (RoHS).

Corrective action
All goods were seized from the retail premises and the product has been recalled from end users.

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