Maidenhead & Windsor

Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough's trading standards officers are once again dealing with the voluntary recall of a product by the Maidenhead-based toy giant Mattel.

The Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Kitchen has been voluntarily withdrawn from sale by Mattel following a number of incidents in the US where small parts have been broken off the tap and clock which are an integral part of the toy, posing a potential choking hazard to small children.

Despite the fact that the toy had passed all the required safety tests, the company took immediate action once it became aware of the problem and decided voluntarily to withdraw the toy from sale and recall those that have already been sold.

Around 7,000 products have been supplied to retailers in the UK and Ireland, with another 11,000 sold around Europe.

Steve Johnson, Royal Windsor and Maidenhead Borough trading standards manager said: "We have three main priorities at this stage. First we need to work with Mattel to bring this recall to the public's attention. Secondly we will work with the company to ensure that the toys are no longer used by small children and to ensure that there are no further problems.

"Thirdly we will deal with the legal process by which the recall is notified to all EU members so that the recall is effective across Europe."

Windsor and Maidenhead Consumers who think they have one of these products are advised to visit Mattel's website http://www.service.mattel.com/uk where they will find full details of the product and advice on what to do next. Alternatively those who prefer phone support can call 0808 234 8437.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead