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Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-01-08
Hazard: Asphyxiation and Injuries

Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy for asphyxiation and injury risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2026-01-08
Model identifiersBarcode: 5060596062344; Factory Ref: 666A
CategoryToys
HazardAsphyxiation and Injuries
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads, which if swallowed in hydrated form, can block a young child’s airway and lead to aspiration. The water beads may also be swallowed and continue to expand inside the digestive tract, causing a blockage.  _x000D_ OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7.
Non-complianceToys (Safety) Regulations 2011
RemedyThe product has been recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.   We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, please call Smart Toys Limited on 020 8571 1041.
Recall number2511-0011
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 productsSmall-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
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