Urgent warning issued over fake squishy Dumpling toys

An urgent recall has been issued over squishy toys posing a ‘severe chemical risk’.

The Squeezy Dumplings are sold in a plastic tray, designed to resemble a bamboo steamer basket, and contain soft, gel-filled toys shaped like purses or footwear items.

They have become incredibly popular with children over the past year and gone viral on TikTok, largely due to their collectable nature and the fact that kids don’t know which Mystery Dumpling they’re going to get.

However, the Office for Product Safety and Standards has discovered that fake versions have hit the market, containing an excessive concentration of the toxic chemical benzene.

Benzene is described as a colorless, highly flammable liquid with a sweet smell.

If swallowed, it can cause sickness or a burning sensation and can irritate the skin and eyes.

Therefore, as the counterfeit versions do not comply with UK regulations, the products have been recalled by Cardiff-based distributor Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd.

Rhys Harries, Swansea Council’s Trading Standards Officer, said: ‘These products are clearly attractive to children because they are being driven by online trends, but that does not mean they are safe.

‘When a toy gives off a strong chemical smell and is missing basic safety information, that should ring alarm bells for parents and retailers alike.

‘Our main concern is the risk posed to children if unsafe items end up in homes, school bags or play areas.’

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