Product Recall: HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime (2109-0271)

Product recall for a HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime presenting a chemical risk.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 26 March 2022

• Alert type: Product recall
• Risk level: Not provided
• Product category: Toys
• Measure type: Recall of the product from end users
• Recall/alert date: 15 October 2021

Summary

Product: HGL Dinosaur Poo Slime.

Hazard: This product poses a chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of boron.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type	Toys - Slime
Barcode:	5021813145141
Batch #:	2031715/19
Country of Origin	China
Product description	Dark red slime with glitter supplied in clear pots.
Product Report and Image	Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

This product poses a chemical risk as when tested, levels indicated over 3 samples to contain 723, 643 & 594mg/kg of Boron, which is in excess of the maximum permitted 300mg/kg. If ingested, this can cause irritation, diarrhoea, vomiting and cramps, in addition to impaired fertility or harm to unborn children during pregnancy when in higher concentrations.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2109-0271

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 26 March 2022