2025.02.28 Recall: Søstrene Grene - Watercolours 12 pcs
28 February 2025
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Søstrene Grene Watercolours 12 pcs
Type
Toys - Children's Paints
Brand
Søstrene Grene
Barcode
5711812887851
Batch
230866
Country of origin
China
Product description
Watercolours pallet (plastic) with 12 colours
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/
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