UK safety office warns against needle-tipped pimple-popping toys
The Office for Product Safety and Standards says the toys pose an injury risk and has urged consumers to stop using them.
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- OPSS says it began an urgent investigation after reports the toys were sold in the UK.
- The agency says it has told online marketplaces to remove listings and warn consumers.
The warning covers toys marketed as adult stress products, which OPSS says fall under UK toy regulations and could injure people of any age.
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The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards urged consumers to stop using pimple-popping squishy toys fitted with sharp needles or syringes. The agency said the pointed tools are used to make bubbles in the toys or inject substances for squeezing and popping. OPSS said it launched an urgent investigation after reports of UK sales and told online marketplaces to remove listings. It also said platforms should continue removing dangerous products and alerting consumers.
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UK safety office warns against needle-tipped pimple-popping toysUK Government
The Office for Product Safety and Standards says the toys pose an injury risk and has urged consumers to stop using them.UK Government
OPSS says it began an urgent investigation after reports the toys were sold in the UK.UK Government
The agency says it has told online marketplaces to remove listings and warn consumers.UK Government
The warning covers toys marketed as adult stress products, which OPSS says fall under UK toy regulations and could injure people of any age.UK Government
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards urged consumers to stop using pimple-popping squishy toys fitted with sharp needles or syringes.UK Government
The agency said the pointed tools are used to make bubbles in the toys or inject substances for squeezing and popping.UK Government
OPSS said it launched an urgent investigation after reports of UK sales and told online marketplaces to remove listings.UK Government
It also said platforms should continue removing dangerous products and alerting consumers.UK Government