OPSS flags Pimple Popping Squishes sold via Wish after needles found inside
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The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards issued a safety report (2610-0056) on Pimple Popping Squish toys sold via Wish that contain needles, posing an injury risk to children.
What happened
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued a product safety report on Pimple Popping Squishes sold via the Wish marketplace. The toys were supplied with a needle or syringe that could puncture the skin. The listing has been removed by Wish.
Affected products
- Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles sold via Wish
- Wish listing name: Silicone Face Puppet Vent Toy for Stress Relief Home Safe Entertainment Pimple Popping Decompressing Activity Toy
- Wish ID: 6a8d118374407a073beb3ac1
- PSD notification number: 2610-0056
- Country of origin: Unknown
The risk
The toy was supplied with a needle or syringe with a sharp point. It could puncture the skin and presents a risk of injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys Safety Regulations 2011.
What to do
Stop using the product immediately. Do not handle the needle. Place the needle in a puncture-resistant container, secure the lid, and keep it out of reach of children until it can be disposed of safely. Check your local authority's website or contact your local authority for sharps disposal guidance. Your local pharmacy or GP surgery may accept sharps, but check in advance as availability may vary.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Stop using the Pimple Popping Squish immediately if you own one from that Wish listing.
- ✓Remove the needle without touching it directly and place it in a puncture-resistant container with a secure lid.
- ✓Ask your local pharmacy or GP surgery if they accept sharps disposal before you visit with the container.
- ✓Talk to your local authority's waste disposal team if pharmacies won't take it, since they can direct you to the right sharps bin location in your area.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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