The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets
Type
Chemical Products - Paint / Varnish Removers / Cleaners
Brand
Lefranc Bourgeois
Country of origin
China
Product description
Various gouache and acrylic paints.
Models
Lefranc Bourgeois Acrylic Set and Lefranc Bourgeois Gouache Set
Batch codes
Ending in 36C or 37C
Barcodes
3013643019152/301915, 3013648073128/807312, 3013648075610/807561, 3013648075627/807562, 3013648075641/807564, 3013648075658/807565
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead.
Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information regarding lead can be found on the GOV.UK website.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Colart Ltd.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of small children. Contact the distributor for redress.
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