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Sostrene grene watercolours 12 pcs — recall 2502-0120

UK OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards) · GB · 2025-02-27 · Product Recall

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Agency
UK OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards)
Recall identifier
product-recall-sostrene-grene-watercolours-12-pcs-2502-0120
Date of alert
2025-02-27
Country / jurisdiction
GB
Authority classification
Product Recall
Risk type
product-recall
Brand
Søstrene Grene
Product category
toys
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
5711812887851
Reported risk: 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.
What to do

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Primary source: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-sostrene

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