Boy, four, taken to hospital after Shein fake squishy toy explodes in his face
Summary
A four-year-old boy named Hudson was taken to hospital after a fake squishy toy bought from Shein exploded in his face. The toy’s filling caused eye damage, and Shein has removed the product from its platform and is reviewing safety.Key Facts
- Hudson’s mother bought discounted squishy toys from Shein.
- The toy popped and exploded a white, sandy substance onto Hudson’s face.
- After washing his eyes, they became swollen and painful, requiring hospital treatment.
- Doctors flushed Hudson’s eyes to balance pH and gave him eye drops for vision damage.
- Squishy toys are popular among children and often sold as blind boxes, but many counterfeits exist.
- UK Border Force intercepted over 260,000 counterfeit toys in the last year.
- Some counterfeit toys can contain harmful chemicals like phthalates and benzenes.
- Shein stated the product is no longer available and said sellers must follow safety rules.
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