The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Squeezy Dumplings (sold by Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd)
Type
Toys - Dolls / Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Distributor
Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd, Cardiff, CF11 8TZ
Country of origin
China
Product description
Plastic 'basket style' pot containing a single soft plastic polymer dumpling toy.
Identifiers
No batch numbers or product identifiers are present on the product or its packaging.
Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk because the outer layer contains an excess concentration of benzene (20 mg/kg). If inhaled, benzene can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Exposure to large amounts may also cause a burning feeling throughout the digestive tract and skin irritation. Improvements are also required to product labelling and marking.
Further information regarding benzene can be found on the GOV.UK website.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd.
Owners are advised to stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. For more information, please contact samsonscashandcarry@hotmail.co.uk.