FRUUGO RECALLS - 13PCS WOODEN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
A 13-piece wooden musical instrument set, which includes a tambourine, maracas, hand bells and monkey drum.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Amazon ASIN: B08L78MD3J
The product was sold on Fruugo by an independent third party retailer.
WHY IS THIS PRODUCT DANGEROUS?
The product poses a serious chemical risk to consumers as when tested high levels of the substance chromium were identified. Breathing in chromium (VI) for a short period of time causes irritation of the airways, cough and chest pain. If swallowed, it can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and heart failure, as well as damaging the gut, liver and kidneys and even death. If skin is in contact with chromium, dermatitis (a rash caused by the skin reacting to a substance it comes into contact with) or skin ulcers may develop if left untreated, and chromic acid can cause burns. Breathing in chromium (III) compounds for a long time causes swelling of the airways and lungs. For further information on chromium, access the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/chromium-general-informationincident-management-and-toxicology/chromium-general-information The product does the meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
Product Safety Alert: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63814256e90e0723485d106f/2201-0311-product-recall-instrument.pdf
WHAT TO DO
If you have purchased an affected product, please immediately cease use of this product.
If you have purchased this product as a gift or for someone else, please notify the person in possession of this item to immediately cease use of this product.
REMEDIES FOR CONSUMERS
Fruugo requests that you dispose of this product as soon as possible in exchange for a refund. If this product can be recycled we encourage you to do so.
If you have received alternative instructions from the retailer or manufacturer regarding a repair or the return of the item, we advise you follow these instructions if a repair or return is your preferred remedy.
CONTACT
Please contact Fruugo via our designated Help Centre. Please confirm in writing that the product has been disposed of, and a full refund will be issued by our Customer Service Team as soon as possible.
If you have any further queries or concerns, please contact us via our designated Help Centre.