Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the white paint circle contains excess concentrations of lead.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandSøstrene Grene
Batch number(s)230866
Barcode5711812887851
Product
Søstrene Grene Watercolours 12 pcs
- Brand
- Søstrene Grene
- Batch number(s)
- 230866
- Barcode
- 5711812887851
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: Søstrene Grene Watercolours 12 pcs
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the white paint circle contains excess concentrations of lead.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Children’s Paints
- Brand
- Søstrene Grene
- Barcode
- 5711812887851
- Batch
- 230866
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Watercolours pallet (plastic) with 12 colours.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as an elevated amount of lead has been found in the white coloured paint, exceeding the established limit of the value set out in standard EN71-3.
- Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are the most sensitive to lead.
- For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children.
- Owners should return the product to a Søstrene Grene for a refund or exchange.
- Further information can be accessed on the Søstrene Grene website at: https://press.sostrenegrene.com/recalls/eng-product-safety-recall-watercolours-12-pcs/
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2502-0120
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Children’s Paints
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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