Fidget spinner warning over choking and fire safety concerns in US

Fidget spinner warning over choking and fire safety concerns in US

Asafety warning has been issued about fidget spinners, the tiny toy which has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Fidget spinner owners should be careful when using the toy as they could potentially be a choking or fire hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)has warned.

They said fidget spinner users or potential buyers should take some precautions when using the popular device.

“Keep them from small children,” the CPSC said. “The plastic and metal spinners can break and release small pieces that can be a choking hazard; and older children should not put fidget spinners in their mouths.”

They also mentioned “some reports of fires involving battery-operated fidget spinners”.
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