Judiciary Police (PJ) warned parents of the potential danger of a popular toy in the mainland called “Mini Kitchen” designed for children, following a fire incident in which three children suffered from burns caused by the toy recently, according to a PJ statement released yesterday.
The “Mini Kitchen”, the selling point of which is “real cooking, real eating”, is a highly realistic toy designed for children, which has surged in popularity in mainland China recently, the statement said.
However, the gas stove of the “Mini Kitchen” has resulted in three children suffering various degrees of burns, with one girl requiring intensive treatment, including skin graft surgery, the statement said.
Preliminary investigations have shown that these widely popular toys, which simulate cooking through either open flames or induction heating, present significant safety hazards, the statement said, adding that young users are vulnerable to burns from hot cookware, and sharp components, such as toy knives, which pose a risk of cuts.
The Judiciary Police urged parents to exercise caution when purchasing and using such toys, the statement said, adding that while there are many simulation kitchen toys available on online shopping platforms, the quality can vary greatly. Therefore, parents are advised to be vigilant about the origin of these products and to choose items from reputable manufacturers to ensure safety.
Moreover, when using toys that involve open flames or electrical elements, parents should supervise their children at all times to prevent accidents, including fires and burns.
This image released by the Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday warns parents of a mainland-made toy “Mini Kitchen” which simulates cooking through either open flames or induction heating that might pose danger to children.
