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The Sun
25-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Contaminated perfume sold at Superdrug urgently recalled in UK over ‘serious health risk' after harmful chemical found
SUPERDRUG has issued an urgent recall for a contaminated perfume as another major retailer announced it was pulling the product. The item has been marked as a "serious" chemical risk, with customers being warned against using it. 2 Several varieties of Soulcal & Co 236ml body mist sprays have been removed from shelves at Superdrug. A notice on the health and beauty retailer's website explains that the item is no longer available. The Chinese-made perfumes have also been removed by popular chain Farmfoods over health concerns. Affected products include Soulcal Body Mist Raspberry & Lotus Blossom, Mango & Passion Fruit, Apple & Waterlily, Coco Plum & Jacaranda and Beach Rose & Coconut Water. The Office for Product Safety and Standards confirmed that the sprays contain a substance that is banned in Europe. Shoppers have been advised to stop using the items immediately and return them to stores for a full refund. A safety notice read: "The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. "BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation. "The products have been recalled from end users by the manufacturer. "Affected products have been withdrawn from sale by Farmfoods. "Owners of any of the affected products should stop using it immediately and return the product to the seller they purchased from for a full refund." It comes after TK Maxx recalled a perfume over similar fears. The Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette was sold in the department store between January and March this year, but has now been removed from shelves. Customers were urged to stop using the item to avoid unpleasant side affects. Recent product recalls Tony's Chocolonely issued a warning to its customers, telling them not to eat the Dark Almond Sea Salt and Everything Bar. Elsewhere, Sainsbury's has issued a voluntary product recall for two air fryer models from electronics brand Tower. Customers are being urged to return the gadget for a full refund. And Lidl shoppers are being told not to eat one of its savoury snacks over fears it could contain salmonella. The discount supermarket has urgently recalled its Sol & Mar Chicharricos BBQ Pork Scratchings after the problem was found. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Popular toy is urgently recalled in UK over dangerous chemical that ‘can damage children's reproductive system'
A POPULAR toy has been recalled over concerns for children's health. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has recalled the product over a "serious chemical risk". The Buki France Sensory Slime has been recalled over a "serious chemical risk". It was found to contain excess concentrations of boron which can cause damage to children's reproductive systems. Digesting or contact with the boron could harm the health of children. Shoppers are urged to stop using the product immediately, and to return it to the point of sale. They can contact the manufacturer at leobukifrance@ for a refund. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 2
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Thousands of bath toys are urgently recalled in UK over ‘serious' hazard as parents warned ‘stop using immediately'
A POPULAR bath toy in the UK has been urgently recalled over the serious risk it poses to children. Parents have been warned to stop using the product "immediately" due to the safety concerns of the toy when played with. 1 It is the My 1st Bath Toy Ducks made by Padgett Bros (A to Z) Ltd, reported to originate from China, have been found to present a serious risk to young children. This is because the ducks contain a small part which rattles inside the product when it is shaken. The My 1st Bath Toy Ducks have therefore been given a "serious" risk level rating from the chocking they could cause. The Office for Product Safety & Standards warn that when the toy is filled with water and squeezed, "the small part can come out of the casing, presenting chocking hazard to young children." As a result, the ducks do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. They have subsequently been recalled from end users. The regulator has recommended use of the product cease immediately, and the product returned to retailers for a full refund. The toys have been available for purchase from Amazon, and directly from the A to Z website at £8.99. It is the latest Amazon product for young children that poses a choking hazard, and has had to be recalled. Earlier this month, a popular baby playmat sold by Amazon was also recalled by the Office for Product Safety & Standards. I picked up a random toy from the charity shop for £3 & made £73 when I sold it - have you got one hiding in your loft? This was because the fabric of one of it's toys could split "under relatively little pressure" and contained a fibrous filling. Last week, another Amazon toy was also removed from markets due to the "serious risk of life" it could present to children. It was the Locisne Hamster Plush Toy models, which had eyes that could detach and therefore risk choking to children. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Popular beauty product sold by Amazon urgently recalled over ‘high risk of electric shock'
A POPULAR Amazon product is being urgently recalled due to its "high risk of electric shock". The beauty product has been deemed unable to meet a number of requirements outlined by the Office for Product & Safety Standards. 1 It is the Kaloary Roll-on Wax Kit, which includes an electrical wax warmer, soft wax cartridges, wax strips and an after-wax treatment oil. The heating elements of the kit have been found to be insufficiently insulated, which is the cause of the product's high electric shock risk. Additionally, the plug that is supplied with the warmer does not contain a ballast and the fuse is counterfeit. In the recall notice, the Office for Product Safety & Standards warned: "During normal use, the product could short-circuit, causing electric shock. "Improvements are also required to marking, labelling and documentation." Whilst the kit as a whole is not considered to be counterfeit, the fuse is suspected to be. It has subsequently been categorised to have a high risk level of electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of both the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994. The wax kit, which comes in a light pink rectangular box from China, is said to be destroyed at the border as a corrective measure. It received a mixture of responses from Amazon users, with 65% of customer reviews giving a five star rating. Amazon Ends 'Try Before You Buy' for Prime Members One wrote: "This is the perfect DIY starter wax kit. "Comes with all the tools needed and instructions as well." However, 23% gave the product one star, with one customer who made the warning: "It literally melted and tripped out my electricity, it started out that the wax wouldn't melt so as per instruction leave it on hour max so did but before an hour it started smoking a tripped out, not impressed." The Kaloary Roll-on Wax Kit from Amazon is not the only popular beauty product that has had to be recalled for its electric shock risks. Last month, shoppers around the UK were warned not to use an electric hair cap due to the risk of it causing electric shock or fire. It was the Beauty Hair Revitalise Steamer Cap by Eclat Cosmetic Ltd. and was being sold at TK Maxx and Homesense stores from the beginning of the year. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Hugely popular £2.50 children's toy sold at B&Q & The Works urgently recalled over ‘risk of shattering & causing injury'
A POPULAR children's toy has been recalled over health and safety concerns. The toy, which is available at several major retailers, carries a risk of injury. The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the recall for the Get Set Play Jumbo Balloon Pumper over concerns that the product could shatter. The red and blue plastic water balloon pumpers are available at shops like B&Q and The Works. It contains 300 multi-coloured balloons which can be inflated using the pumper. However, the product design failed to include a mechanism to prevent it becoming over-pressurised. This means there is a risk the product could build up with pressure and shatter, with the sharp plastic presenting a "medium" risk of injury. The recall affects products with the batch code 178095 and 178100. The product is no longer available to buy and has been recalled by The Works. Shoppers are urged to return the product immediately for a full refund, even without a receipt. A recall notice from The Works reads: "As a precautionary measure, The Works is recalling the above product due to a quality issue we have identified." Customers requiring further assistance can contact their customer service team for more information. 2 'Contaminated' fish sold at Aldi across 3 states recalled as 'life threatening' ingredient found – check date on label
