The retailers have since removed all the non-compliant products for sale following the market surveillance and after CPSO engaged them.
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are advised to stop using them; those who may have purchased similar products should also note the potential hazards, EnterpriseSG said.
CPSO will continue to engage e-commerce platforms regularly and work with them to advise their sellers on the importance of complying with the regulations.
EnterpriseSG also said that safety incidents involving the use of such children’s products have continued to occur in Singapore.
On average, the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) sees over 10 cases of child injuries arising from the use of baby walkers and bouncers each year, according to the media release.
“These injuries include fractures and head injuries due to falls, lacerations by sharp points, and second-degree burns when children in walkers are unsupervised and get access to areas with hot liquids.”
Incidents involving toys with small or magnetic parts also remain frequent, with the hospital registering an average of 46 such cases a year over the past two years.
In severe cases, ingested small magnets can trap intestines, causing blockages or punctures. Small toy parts that may become detached can lead to choking, potentially resulting in death if the airway is completely blocked.
EnterpriseSG said that consumers play an important role in ensuring the safety of online purchases, as they cannot physically inspect products before buying.
Suppliers and manufacturers of general consumer goods have to meet applicable international safety standards set by various organisations, said EnterpriseSG
Anyone who ignores CPSO’s order to stop the sale of unsafe products may face a fine of up to S$10,000 (US$7,766), jailed for up to 2 years, or both upon conviction.
Source: CNA
