The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
TU Tote Shopper Bags
Type
Clothing, textiles, fashion items - Rucksacks / Backpacks / Holdalls
Brand
TU
Country of origin
China
Product description
Three shopper bags in brown, tan, and black.
Product identifiers (SKU - item number - product description)
147160009 - 147160412 - Tu Pu Tan Curved Top Shopper
147165985 - 147166081 - Tu Black Croc Winged Tote Bag
147789683 - 147789704 - Tu Brown Belt Handled Core Shopper
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, potentially causing damage to the reproductive system.
The products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The products have been recalled from end users by Argos and Sainsbury's.
We recommend that you stop using the products immediately and return them to your nearest Sainsbury's or Argos store for a full refund. For further details, or if you have any questions, please visit the websites below:
Sainsburys.co.uk/help or 0800 028 8303
Argos Safety Product Recalls or 0800 011 3462
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