Urgent recall issued for popular children's toy sold at Smyths due to burn risk
Customers are being urged to stop using the product immediately and to keep it out of the reach of children
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular children's toy due to serious safety fears.
Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued a public notice on Monday announcing that the Acctel 24V Vertex UTV - an Electric UTV ride-on for children - is being recalled.
Priced at €379.99, the Vertex 24V UTV is a battery-powered adventure ride-on for children featuring engine and horn sounds, front LED lights, rear roll bar lights and a battery indicator on the dashboard.
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According to the manufacturer's instructions, this ride-on vehicle must be charged for 15 to 18 hours before first use, and overnight charging is recommended to reach the maximum time.
However the product has now been pulled from shelves after inspectors discovered an issue with the circuit board.
According to the CCPC, the product can become hot and overheat causing the product to melt. If a user touches it, it is feared that they may sustain burns.
The brand is Acctel and the specific type/number of model which is being recalled is 236175, while the barcode is 5060307678208.
According to the CCPC, there are approximately 61 affected products which have been sold in the Republic of Ireland. The affected products were made available from July 14, 2024 to October 21, 2024. Products sold after that date are not affected by the recall.
Customers are being urged to stop using the product, keep it out of the reach of children and unplug the battery. They are then advised to their product to their local Smyths Toys Superstores for a full refund. You can find your nearest store using the Store Finder.
Customers can call Smyths Toys customer service on 091 355 000 or alternatively complete the online contact form available at: https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/contact-us.
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