The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles - Sold via AliExpress
Type
Toys - Sensory Toys
Product Identifiers
Please see images and a full list of identifiers via the attached notice below.
Country of origin
Unknown
Product description
Squishy toys with 'pimples' sold with syringes or needles
Hazard
The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point that could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The listings have been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container and secure the lid to prevent the needle from protruding or causing injury and ensure it is kept out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely.
Access your local authority's website, or contact your local authority, for guidance on the safe disposal of sharps in your area. Your local pharmacy or GP surgery may accept sharps for disposal; however, availability may vary, so please check in advance.
It is important these needles are disposed of safely and appropriately, and treated as a sharp, to reduce the risk of injury and potential infection.
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