What are the health risks associated with the Soft Bulalaet Gun?

The Soft Bulalaet Gun poses risks of serious injuries and asphyxiation. Swallowed water beads can expand and block a child's airway or gastrointestinal tract.

Why has Smart Toys Limited recalled the Soft Bulalaet Gun?

The toy gun has been recalled because its water beads, when swallowed or inhaled, can expand and cause dangerous blockages, failing to meet safety regulations.

What should consumers do with the recalled toy gun?

Consumers should stop using the Soft Bulalaet Gun immediately and return it to the distributor for a refund.

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Toy Gun Recall: Water Beads Pose Asphyxiation Risk

9 Feb

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Summary

Toy gun shoots water beads from a grenade-shaped tank.
Swallowed beads can block airway, causing asphyxiation.
Product fails to meet safety regulations; return for refund.

Toy Gun Recall: Water Beads Pose Asphyxiation Risk

Smart Toys Limited has initiated an urgent recall of its Soft Bulalaet Gun, identified by reference 555D-2 and batch AJ2023-02. The toy, marketed with the tagline "let's experience the war together," poses significant health dangers to children. The primary concern is the detachable, grenade-shaped plastic tank that dispenses water beads.

These water beads, also known as superabsorbent polymers, can cause severe harm if swallowed or inhaled. When hydrated, they expand dramatically, posing a risk of airway blockage and asphyxiation, or gastrointestinal obstruction requiring surgical removal. The product has been linked to child fatalities abroad and serious injuries within the UK, failing to comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.