OPSS Not provided Household decorative articles
Product Recall: Snow White 27cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops (2607-0177)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2607-0177
Reason for the recall
- The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSnow White
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcode5050565905451
Product
Snow White 27cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops
- Brand
- Snow White
- Name / model
- 529162
- Barcode
- 5050565905451
- Category
- Household decorative articles
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Snow White 27cm Standing Gingerbread Doorstops
- Hazard: The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International.
- Product information
- Type
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
- Brand
- Snow White
- Model
- 529162
- Barcode
- 5050565905451
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Novelty door stops shaped like gingerbread men.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the doorstop may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
- The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International.
- We recommend owners stop using these products immediately and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
- For further information, access the PMS International website: https://b2b.pmsinternational.com/product-recall/ or contact productrecall@pmsinternational.com
- Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the product is undamaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the product is damaged and the sand inside is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths, and double tape it securely.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact the retailer or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2607-0177
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by PMS International.
- Product information
- Type
- Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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