Massive Volume of Potentially Harmful Toys Withheld in the UK Due to Chemicals Suspected to Affect Children's Reproductive Systems
The QUNREDA Remote Control Car (Model RCQ1), sold on Amazon in the UK, has been recalled due to excessive levels of phthalates, harmful chemicals that may damage children's reproductive systems if ingested. This product was found to have concentrations of phthalates that far exceed the UK safety limits for toys, established under the REACH Regulations (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals) and the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
The remote-controlled stunt car toy, which originates from China, was sold via Amazon UK under the listing: "QUNREDA Remote Control Car, RC Cars Toys for Kids Ages 6-12, 4WD Stunt Car with LED Lights & 360° Flips, 2.4GHz, Upgraded USB-C Modular Batteries." However, the toy has no manufacturer's name or address on the packaging, which is a violation of labeling regulations.
Due to the serious chemical risk, the import of this product was rejected at the UK border, and the stock was destroyed to prevent it reaching consumers. The recall was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards and is part of the UK’s product safety enforcement efforts.
Parents and consumers are advised to avoid purchasing or using this product. The UK's strict regulatory framework ensures that unsafe toys like this are removed from the market promptly to protect children’s health.
In a separate incident, Citroen has initiated a recall for certain models of DS3 and CS3 cars built between 2009 and 2019 and 2009 and 2016, respectively, due to a malfunctioning airbag that could potentially lead to a fatal crash. When a branded product is involved in a recall, the manufacturer typically has lead responsibility for the recall action.
If concerned about the safety of a product, consumers should check the manufacturer's website for safety notices. For appliances, it's the customer's responsibility to register the appliance with the manufacturer for contact purposes. If a product is recalled or has a safety notice issued, consumers should follow the manufacturer's instructions. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask for the item to be returned for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
[1] QUNREDA Remote Control Car, RC Cars Toys for Kids Ages 6-12, 4WD Stunt Car with LED Lights & 360° Flips, 2.4GHz, Upgraded USB-C Modular Batteries, Amazon UK Listing, [URL] [2] Government's Serious Product Safety Report, QUNREDA Remote Control Car (Model RCQ1), [URL] [3] REACH Regulations (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals), [URL] [4] Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011, [URL]
- Consumers should be wary of the QUNREDA Remote Control Car, as it contains harmful chemicals that might pose medical-conditions related to health-and-wellness, particularly for children, due to its excessive phthalate levels.
- The government's serious product safety report, available at [URL 2], details the recall of the QUNREDA Remote Control Car (Model RCQ1) due to its non-compliance with UK safety standards for medical-conditions prevention and health-and-wellness, such as the REACH Regulations and Toys (Safety) Regulations.
