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Equikids Hobby Horses (Models: Unicorn and Brown Horse) — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-08-12
Hazard: Chemical

Equikids Hobby Horses (Unicorn, Brown Horse) contain hazardous chemicals

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2024-08-12
Model identifiersModel: 901301101 & 901 300 002/004; GTIN: 3338025677622 & 3338025677608
CategoryToys
HazardChemical
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a serious chemical risk as the lead, chromium and phthalates are greater than the maximum permissible limits._x000D_ Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are the most sensitive to lead. For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
Non-complianceREACH Regulations 2008; Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
RemedyThe product has been recalled from end users. Owners of the product should stop using it immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from for redress.
Recall number2408-0027
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable productsRestricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
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