2008.01.02 Recall: Early Learning Centre Face Paint Colours

The following notice has been issued by the retailer:
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Product Recall

The Early Learning Centre has found that some recently manufactured stock of some colours of the Face Paint compacts and Face Painting kit contain higher than permissible levels of lead and chromium. Independent advice from chemical experts indicates that these products are unlikely to pose any immediate or acute health concerns. That said, children should stop using them. ELC has decided to take urgent action by recalling these products and remains committed to the highest levels of product quality and safety.

ELC Face Painting Kit

Product reference 110302

This recall applies to this kit purchased
from 1st January 2007 to 21st December
2007.

Photograph of face painting kit

ELC Green & Yellow compacts

Green product reference 100377
Yellow product reference 100381

This recall applies to these
colour compacts purchased
from 1st January 2007 to 21st
December 2007.

 

Photograph of yellow face paint compact Photograph of green face paint compact

If you have purchased any of the affected items, please return it to the nearest store for a full refund. Alternatively please call our customer service department on 08705 352352

Early Learning Centre apologises for any inconvenience or disappointment caused but we believe this recall to be in the best interest of our customers.

(Source: Early Learning Centre (Mothercare PLC))

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