The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Meri Meri Lion Headdress
Type
Toys - Toy head wear
Barcode
9781682080696
Batch Number
Yiwu, China 12521
Product description
Headdress with yarn mane, felt ear detail and fabric necktie
Hazard
The product presents a risk of burns as it fails to comply with 4.2.3 of the standard in that, when tested, the hair ignited and after the removal of the test flame, stayed alight for greater than 12 seconds and had to be extinguished. This is greater than the specified maximum of 2 seconds for toys intended to be worn on the head and have flowing elements less than 50 mm. If the product contact with open flames occurred and the product became alight, there is a risk that the use of this product could cause burns to the head and face when worn by young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. Further information about the recall can be found online.
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