A children’s night light in the style of Pikachu from the media franchise Pokémon has been identified as having the potential to cause “serious injury or death” due to a design fault.
The product is sold on the popular global e-commerce platform, Shein, and customers have been told to contact the distributor they purchased it from to request redress.
Pokemon Pikachu Night Light
Type: Decorative articles – Night Light
Listing Name: Cute Miniature Night Light. Cartoon Shape Bedroom Home Decor Desk Ornament, Creative Thanksgiving Christmas Birthday Gift For Fans & Collectors
SKU: l2405185056025180
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Yellow Pokémon Pikachu night light, supplied in small cellophane bag with 14+ age marking.
The product could cause serious injury
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: “The Pokémon night light, which is child appealing and may be used as a toy, has an easily accessible button battery compartment, which doesn’t require a tool to open.
“Should a child access the batteries they may mouth and ingest them, leading to serious injury or death.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
“Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.”
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0129
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The Pokémon night light is not the only child’s product which has been recalled in recent days over safety concerns.
A baby carrier available in the UK has been recalled as it presents a risk of injury. The affected product is the Oscha Slings Onbuhimo Baby Carrier.
The OPSS said: “The product presents a risk of injuries as a fault with the shoulder strap attachment could cause the webbing to detach from the carrier.
“It is possible for the webbing to fray or come away from the carrier’s body, which could result in the baby falling from the carrier unexpectedly and receiving injuries.
“Owners of the Onbuhimo baby carrier are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact Oscha Slings Limited to arrange the return, repair and re-shipment of their carrier.”
