Britons have been warned that a children's toy sold at Flying Tiger presents a "serious choking risk".
Flying Tiger Unicorn Hairband with Light (2411-0146) has been recalled from users, with shoppers told to "stop using the product immediately".
Flying Tiger Unicorn Hairband with Light
Type: Toys - Hairband
Brand: Flying Tiger
Model: 3056915 (all batches)
Barcode: 0200030569151
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Black and purple unicorn hairband with battery operated light chain
'The product presents a risk of choking because the lid of the battery box is not securely fastened'
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned Britons: "The product presents a risk of choking because the lid of the battery box is not securely fastened.
"The batteries are easily accessible, and if accessed by a young child, can be placed in the mouth causing the child to choke.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
"Flying Tiger has recalled the product from end users. Further information can be accessed on the Flying Tiger recall page via the following link: https://flyingtiger.com/en-gb/pages/product-recalls.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen issued its own product recall notice to customers. This read: "Flying Tiger Copenhagen continuously strives to maintain and improve the safety of our products and to ensure that our customers feel safe in purchasing our products.
"It is essential to us that our customers trust the quality and safety of our products. Consequently, we react as quickly as possible to announce recalls when we discover products that are not compliant with the legal regulations."
Speaking about the recalled product (Hairband with Light and Veil Dark Unicorn), the retailer explained that all batches sold since September 2024 are affected.
Customers were warned: "The lid of the battery box is not securely fastened, therefore the batteries could be accessible and become a potential choking hazard for small children.
"Customers should stop using this product immediately. Consumers are encouraged to return the hairband to their nearest Flying Tiger Copenhagen store for a full refund.
"It is essential to us that our customers trust the quality and safety of our products. Consequently, we react as quickly as possible when we discover products that are not compliant with the legal regulations."
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Additional information
PSD case number: 2411-0146
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
Recently, Sainsbury's pulled a product from shelves over fears it could cause an "allergic reaction".
The Range and Wilko also recalled a product that poses a "choking risk" to children.
