Product Recalls and Safety Notices
Toys
CocoMelon JJ Interactive Doll
Notice updated on 19 June 2024
Just Play are recalling the CocoMelon JJ Interactive Doll due to the following manufacturing defect:
if a child presses the sewn seams of the doll with sufficient force, the seams could give way making it possible for the child to access the stuffing material inside. If removed, this stuffing material could present a choking hazard.
Cat Number Product Description Barcode Number
9588671 CocoMelon JJ Interactive Doll 8056379128359
Dates
1/8/2022 - 24/11/2023
What do I need to do?
If you own a CocoMelon JJ Interactive Doll please STOP using it immediately and return it to your local Argos store for a full refund. You do not need a receipt.
Just Play wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.
Contact details UK
If you have any questions, please contact Just Play’s customer service team at customerservice@justsplayproducts.com or 0800 102 6885.
Range Rover Evoque 12v Pink
Notice updated on 10 May 2024
Hyper Toy Company Ltd is carrying out a recall of the Range Rover Evoque 12v Pink purchased between 16 December 2023 and 25 April 2024.
A potential safety concern has been identified, where a number of products have been produced without a fuse. There is a chance this could result in a short circuit of the wiring. In some cases, this could result in wires melting producing smoke and possibly a fire.
Please stop using the toy immediately, check if you have an affected batch and if so, return it to your local Argos store for a full refund. Argos would like to apologise to customers affected by this recall for any inconvenience this may cause. No other Hyper Toy Company Ltd products are affected by this recall.
What do I need to do?
Please check your toy for the P/O and batch number located on the underside of the car. If you find your product is part of this recall, please stop using it.
How to find your P/O and Batch code - On the underside of your Car there will be two white labels as shown in the link, please refer to the P/O number and batch code label shown in following link - https://documents.4rgos.it/v1/static/How-to-find-your-PO-and-Batch-code
Contact details UK
Contact us on our helpline on: UK FREEPHONE– 0800 0113 462 Monday – Sunday 08:00-20:00
ZURU Robo Alive Junior Robotic Baby Shark Sing and Swim Bath Toy
Notice updated on 07 July 2023
Zuru are recalling the ZURU Robo Alive Junior Robotic Baby Shark Sing and Swim Bath Toy because they have discovered an impact risk if children slip and fall or sit onto the hard plastic top (dorsal) fin of this shark bath toy.
Cat Number Product Description
8894627 Zuru Alive Junior Robo Baby Shark Blue
8763961 Zuru Alive Robotic Baby Shark Yellow
8488277 Zuru Alive Junior Robo Baby Shark Pink
Model Number- #25282
Date Range - DG20190501 to DG20220619’
*Any product with a soft silicon top (dorsal) fin remains unaffected*
What do I need to do?
ROI Customers:#
If you are in possession of this product, please immediately stop using the product and contact our support teams who will be able to arrange a refund for you.
UK Customers:
If you are in possession of this product, please immediately stop using the product and return it to your local Argos store for a full refund.
Any questions?
Contact details UK
Address: Phone no: FREEPHONE– 0800 011 3462 Monday – Sunday 08:00-20:00.
Contact details ROI
Address:Phone no: ROI FREEPHONE– 1800 535 091 Monday – Sunday 08:00-20:00.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
LOL Tripple Layer Cosmetics Tin
Notice updated on 24 April 2023
We have been requested by Markwin’s to alert you to an allergy notice relating to the above product. The notice has been issued because Benzyl Benzoate 120-51-4 which is an antimicrobial, perfuming & solvent ingredient & CI 15865 3564-21-4 / 5280-66-0 which is a colorant ingredient are not indicated on the ingredients list for batch 1F01. No other batches are affected.
If you are in possession of this product and you have an allergy or intolerance to Benzyl Benzoate 120-51-4, please immediately stop using the product and return it to your local Argos store for a full refund.
What do I need to do?
Please update the current notice to include the below line:
The notice has been issued because Benzyl Benzoate 120-51-4 which is an antimicrobial, perfuming & solvent ingredient & CI 15865 3564-21-4 / 5280-66-0 which is a colorant ingredient are not indicated on the ingredients list for batch 1F01. No other batches are affected.
Any questions?
Contact Argos UK FREEPHONE– 0800 011 3462 & ROI FREEPHONE– 1800 535 091 Monday – Sunday 08:00-20:00.
We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Fisher-Price® 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider
Notice updated on 09 June 2021
We want to bring your attention because our supplier, Fisher-Price®, have advised us of a product recall for the Fisher-Price® 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider – Falling Leaves, sold at Argos:
- Fisher-Price® 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider catalogue number 9395259
While there have been no reports of serious injuries or deaths in the 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders, we are recalling the product globally due to reports in the United States of four infant deaths in a similar product sold in North America. The infants were reportedly placed on their backs unrestrained in the product and later found on their stomachs. This particular product was not sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
What do I need to do?
- Fisher-Price® is directing all consumers to immediately stop using all units of the Fisher-Price® 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider.
- Please return your 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Glider, to an Argos store for a full refund of £149.99/€169.99. You do not need a proof of purchase.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Fisher-Price® on:
UK 01628 500303
ROI 0044 1628 500303
Hasbro SUPER SOAKER XP30
Notice updated 5 August 2020
As a precautionary measure, Hasbro are recalling the Hasbro SUPER SOAKER XP30 (Argos cat number 4352015), due to the possible presence of lead that exceeds the regulatory requirements.
What do I need to do?
Hasbro are asking customers who have purchased this product from Argos to return the item to store for a full refund of £12.00/€15.00 or alternatively contact Hasbro to return it directly through them. You will not need a receipt when returning your item.
For any queries or to return your SUPER SOAKER directly to Hasbro, please contact the Hasbro Careline directly on the numbers below or visit www.supersoakerrecall.com. No other Hasbro products are affected by this issue.
UK FREEPHONE: 0800 060 8745
ROI FREEPHONE: 0044 800 2427276
We would like to apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Zinc smart RX hoverboard
Notice updated 24 July 2019
We have been made aware of a voluntary recall from Hy-pro International Ltd on their Zinc Smart RX hoverboard. They have become aware of a small number of incidents where the product has caught fire while charging.
What is the risk?
If the Zinc Smart RX hoverboard is used in wet conditions, it can lead to the battery pack becoming compromised. This can lead to the performance of the product being affected and the battery potentially catching fire whilst on charge.
Cat no. 8358589
What do you need to do?
If you purchased a Zinc Smart RX hoverboard from Argos please STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT CHARGE IT and return your hoverboard to an Argos store for a full refund of £299.99/€379.99. You do not need a receipt.
Any questions?
The safety of our customers is our top priority and we’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
We can also reassure you that no other hoverboard is affected by this recall. If you have any questions, please contact our helpline on:
UK freephone: 0800 151 0905
ROU freephone:1800 804 320
Animagic: My First Puppy
Notice updated 07 February 2019
Animagic have bought to our attention that the Animagic My First Puppy plush toys do not meet the required standards and it may be possible for small parts to become detached posing a possible choking hazard to young children.
Cat no. 8865845
What do you need to do?
We request anyone who has purchased one of these products to return the item to an Argos Store for a full refund.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on our helpline on:
UK freephone: 0800 0113462
ROI freephone: 1800946744
Our helpline is open between 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday. We thank you for your co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience.
Little Tikes activity garden play centre
Notice updated 01 February 2019
Little Tikes have brought to our attention a safety concern with the Little Tikes Activity Garden Play Centre. When the telephone is attached to the green stand there is a potential for a child’s finger to become trapped between the telephone and the stand.
What do you need to do?
Please remove the stand out of the reach of children and dispose of it immediately.
With the green stand removed the remaining components of the play centre are safe to be played with.
Cat no. 9087550
What happens next?
If you wish to order a free replacement stand for your Little Tikes Activity Garden Play Centre simply visit the link: www.clickspares.co.uk/littletikes
Any questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on our helpline on:
UK freephone: 0800 0113462
ROI freephone: 1800946744
Our helpline is open between 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday. We thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.