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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Popular baby toy sold at Boots for £10 is urgently recalled over ‘health risk' after mould found in boxes
A POPULAR children's toy sold in Boots has been urgently recalled over fears it could pose a health risk to youngsters. The issue affects a batch of See and Sound Giant Flashcards made by Orchard Toys and sold nationwide, including in Boots stores across the UK. 3 Orchard Toys See and Sound Flashcards — safety alert issued after mould found in boxes, posing potential health risk, says OPSS Credit: Boots 3 The product is sold for around £10 and is aimed at babies and toddlers as a fun way to learn animal names and sounds Credit: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the warning after confirming the batch poses a potential health risk. The product is sold for around £10 and is aimed at babies and toddlers as a fun way to learn animal names and sounds. The recall only applies to a specific batch — code SPHK/001622/132/16.01.25 — which can be found printed on the side of the packaging. No other batch numbers are affected. Read more on News Parents and carers are being urged to check their Anyone who owns the flashcards should stop using them, take a photo of the batch code, and dispose of the item safely. Those affected are entitled to a refund or digital credit voucher by contacting Orchard Toys directly. You can phone 01953 423422 or visit their Most read in The Sun Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits The OPSS said the risk is classed as low, but could be harmful to children or adults with weakened immune systems, lung conditions or mould allergies. "The product presents a health risk as there may be mould present in the base of the product box. "Mould may pose a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or allergies," the recall notice warned. The flashcards come in a colourful rectangular box and feature cartoon animal characters. They are part of a popular line of educational toys aimed at young children. Orchard Toys confirmed the affected product does not meet the requirement of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, a set of rules designed to ensure childnren's toys are safe to use. The toy was manufactured int he UK and is not counterfeit. Product recalls like this are issued when items pose a risk to health, even if the danger is only present in some batches or under certain conditions. This comes just days after another recall involving toys sold online, including a remote-control car imported from China that contained unsafe chemical levels and posed a serious health risk. If you have any concerns about a product you've bough for your child, you can check the official government product recalls and alerts page. Safety experts advise parents to regularly inspect children's toys for damage, strange smells, or any signs of mould, especially if they've been stored in damp areas. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 3 No other batch numbers are affected
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Popular baby toy sold at Boots for £10 is urgently recalled over ‘health risk' after mould found in boxes
Parents are being urged to bin this popular TOY TROUBLE Popular baby toy sold at Boots for £10 is urgently recalled over 'health risk' after mould found in boxes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR children's toy sold in Boots has been urgently recalled over fears it could pose a health risk to youngsters. The issue affects a batch of See and Sound Giant Flashcards made by Orchard Toys and sold nationwide, including in Boots stores across the UK. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Orchard Toys See and Sound Flashcards — safety alert issued after mould found in boxes, posing potential health risk, says OPSS Credit: Boots 3 The product is sold for around £10 and is aimed at babies and toddlers as a fun way to learn animal names and sounds Credit: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued the warning after confirming the batch poses a potential health risk. The product is sold for around £10 and is aimed at babies and toddlers as a fun way to learn animal names and sounds. The recall only applies to a specific batch — code SPHK/001622/132/16.01.25 — which can be found printed on the side of the packaging. No other batch numbers are affected. Parents and carers are being urged to check their toy boxes immediately. Anyone who owns the flashcards should stop using them, take a photo of the batch code, and dispose of the item safely. Those affected are entitled to a refund or digital credit voucher by contacting Orchard Toys directly. You can phone 01953 423422 or visit their website here. Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits The OPSS said the risk is classed as low, but could be harmful to children or adults with weakened immune systems, lung conditions or mould allergies. "The product presents a health risk as there may be mould present in the base of the product box. "Mould may pose a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or allergies," the recall notice warned. The flashcards come in a colourful rectangular box and feature cartoon animal characters. They are part of a popular line of educational toys aimed at young children. Orchard Toys confirmed the affected product does not meet the requirement of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, a set of rules designed to ensure childnren's toys are safe to use. The toy was manufactured int he UK and is not counterfeit. Product recalls like this are issued when items pose a risk to health, even if the danger is only present in some batches or under certain conditions. This comes just days after another recall involving toys sold online, including a remote-control car imported from China that contained unsafe chemical levels and posed a serious health risk. If you have any concerns about a product you've bough for your child, you can check the official government product recalls and alerts page. Safety experts advise parents to regularly inspect children's toys for damage, strange smells, or any signs of mould, especially if they've been stored in damp areas. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Thousands of ‘toxic' toys are recalled in UK over chemical that ‘can damage children's reproductive systems'
THOUSANDS of 'toxic' toys have been recalled in the UK, over fears they could damage the reproductive systems of children. Parents are urged to immediately remove the toys from their children, and dispose of them responsibly. 1 The toy is being destroyed at the border Credit: Amazon The remote control toy, targeted at primary school aged boys, was sold via Amazon, with the Amazon has now removed its listing for the QUNREDA Remote Control Car, after a Serious chemical risk The report found that the product presents a "serious chemical risk" due to excess concentrations of phthalates. It has also been incorrectly labelled. Read more recall stories The notice reads: "The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has an excessive concentration of phthalates. "Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system if ingested. "The product is also incorrectly labelled, with no manufacturer's name and address on the toy. It continued: "The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011." Most read in The Sun Product destroyed at border The safety report then revealed that the product is now being rejected at the border and "destroyed." Anyone who owns the product, which has a model number of RCQ1 should contain Amazon, and should be able to get a refund. Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits Products are commonly recalled when they pose a risk to customers' health. If you are worried about the safety of one of your products, check the government website, to see if a recall has been issued. Recent product recalls This comes as Citroen recalled tens of thousands of cars from UK dealerships, to Citroen DS3 models built between 2009 and 2019 and CS3 models built between 2009 and 2016 were Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item This led to a notice that owners of these models them until the problem is resolved. A Shoppers have been warned not to eat the popular sweet treat. The Food Standards Agency warned that the Neosis Schokolade Love of But this is not mentioned on the label, making it a possible health risk to anyone with an Shops selling the chocolate are warned to "immediately stop sales and to undertake product withdrawals".
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Thousands of ‘toxic' toys are recalled in UK over chemical that ‘can damage children's reproductive systems'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THOUSANDS of 'toxic' toys have been recalled in the UK, over fears they could damage the reproductive systems of children. Parents are urged to immediately remove the toys from their children, and dispose of them responsibly. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The toy is being destroyed at the border Credit: Amazon The remote control toy, targeted at primary school aged boys, was sold via Amazon, with the dangerous gadget imported to the UK from China. Amazon has now removed its listing for the QUNREDA Remote Control Car, after a Serious Product Safety Report was issued by the Government. Serious chemical risk The report found that the product presents a "serious chemical risk" due to excess concentrations of phthalates. It has also been incorrectly labelled. The notice reads: "The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has an excessive concentration of phthalates. "Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system if ingested. "The product is also incorrectly labelled, with no manufacturer's name and address on the toy. It continued: "The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011." Product destroyed at border The safety report then revealed that the product is now being rejected at the border and "destroyed." Anyone who owns the product, which has a model number of RCQ1 should contain Amazon, and should be able to get a refund. Aldi urgently recalls £3.29 freezer essential over dangerous disease that affects 1 in 100 of Brits Products are commonly recalled when they pose a risk to customers' health. If you are worried about the safety of one of your products, check the government website, to see if a recall has been issued. Recent product recalls This comes as Citroen recalled tens of thousands of cars from UK dealerships, to replace potentially lethal airbags. Citroen DS3 models built between 2009 and 2019 and CS3 models built between 2009 and 2016 were affected by the recall, which comes after a French woman was killed following a crash as her airbag sent metal fragments into her face causing fatal injuries. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item This led to a notice that owners of these models should stop driving them until the problem is resolved. A viral Dubai-style chocolate bar has also recently been urgently recalled over a dangerous health risk. Shoppers have been warned not to eat the popular sweet treat. The Food Standards Agency warned that the Neosis Schokolade Love of Dubai chocolate contains peanuts. But this is not mentioned on the label, making it a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy to the nut. Shops selling the chocolate are warned to "immediately stop sales and to undertake product withdrawals".
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Thousands of bath toys are urgently recalled in UK over ‘serious' hazard as parents warned ‘stop using immediately'
Parents with the product could get a refund BE AWARE Thousands of bath toys are urgently recalled in UK over 'serious' hazard as parents warned 'stop using immediately' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR bath toy in the UK has been urgently recalled over the serious risk it poses to children. Parents have been warned to stop using the product "immediately" due to the safety concerns of the toy when played with. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks by Padgett Bros come in a variety of styles Credit: It is the My 1st Bath Toy Ducks made by Padgett Bros (A to Z) Ltd, reported to originate from China, have been found to present a serious risk to young children. This is because the ducks contain a small part which rattles inside the product when it is shaken. The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks have therefore been given a "serious" risk level rating from the chocking they could cause. The Office for Product Safety & Standards warn that when the toy is filled with water and squeezed, "the small part can come out of the casing, presenting chocking hazard to young children." As a result, the ducks do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. They have subsequently been recalled from end users. The regulator has recommended use of the product cease immediately, and the product returned to retailers for a full refund. The toys have been available for purchase from Amazon, and directly from the A to Z website at £8.99. It is the latest Amazon product for young children that poses a choking hazard, and has had to be recalled. Earlier this month, a popular baby playmat sold by Amazon was also recalled by the Office for Product Safety & Standards. I picked up a random toy from the charity shop for £3 & made £73 when I sold it - have you got one hiding in your loft? This was because the fabric of one of it's toys could split "under relatively little pressure" and contained a fibrous filling. Last week, another Amazon toy was also removed from markets due to the "serious risk of life" it could present to children. It was the Locisne Hamster Plush Toy models, which had eyes that could detach and therefore risk choking to children.
