OPSS Serious New Clothing textiles fashion
Product Recall: George Ladies’ Handbags (2609-0009)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2609-0009, 2609-0243
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious chemical risk due to excess phthalates.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandGeorge
Batch number(s)not stated
BarcodeNylon Backpack - Black
Product
George Ladies’ Handbags
- Brand
- George
- Barcode
- Nylon Backpack - Black
- Category
- Clothing textiles fashion
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: George Ladies’ Handbags
- Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk due to excess phthalates.
- Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by ASDA.
- Product information
- Type
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Personal Bags
- Brand
- George
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Eight models of black and tan ladies’ handbags. Please see below for a list of product identifiers.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Affected products
- Description
- Article Number
- Barcode
- Nylon Backpack - Black
- 1100260030
- 5059206404971
- Charm Hobo Workbag - Black
- 1100264700
- 5059206962570
- Opp Crossbody Bag - Black
- 1100242685
- 5059204259931
- Opp Tote - Black
- 1100242000
- 5059204184790
- Front Pocket Xbody Bag - Black
- 1100258937
- 5059206286959
- Opp Tote Bag - Black
- 1100260834
- 5059206491797
- Nylon Phone Bag - Black
- 1100258939
- 5059206285778
- Front Pocket Xbody Bag - Tan
- 1100265415
- 5059207039158
- Hazard
- The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
- The products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by ASDA.
- We recommend that consumers stop using the products immediately. Return the products to any ASDA store for a full refund.
- For further information, please visit Product Recall: George Ladies Handbags or contact ASDA on 0330 053 0111.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2609-0009, 2609-0243
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users by ASDA.
- Product information
- Type
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Personal Bags
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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