2026.01.09 Recall: Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy

09 January 2026

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Hero Launching Robot Arm Toy

Type
Toys - Fancy Dress Accessories (Powered)

Brand
Hero

Barcode
5060596062344

Factory Ref
666A

Country of origin
China

Product description
Red plastic robotic arm toy, which can shoot water beads from a hole in the palm. The product is packaged with 1000 water beads, a rechargeable battery and USB adapter.

Hazard
The product presents a high risk of asphyxiation because it contains water beads, which if swallowed in hydrated form, can block a young child's airway and lead to aspiration. The water beads may also be swallowed and continue to expand inside the digestive tract, causing a blockage.

OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7

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

Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Smart Toys Limited.

We recommend that owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, please call Smart Toys Limited on 020 8571 1041.

Full notice

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