Product Recall: TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain (2502-0126)
Product Recall for TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain presenting a serious chemical risk.
Summary
Product: TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain
Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk as the small string weights used in the bottom of the lining have been found to contain excess concentrations of lead.
Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Decorative articles – Shower curtains |
|---|---|
| Brand | TOAST |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Cotton striped shower curtains in two designs with polyester liner. |
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Affected Products
| Product name | SKU | PO numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain | HHATS04 | 104197.01, 104783.01, 103697.02, 103697.01, 102630.01 |
| Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain | HHAUS12 | 104225.01 ,103727.02 & 103727.01 |
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as the small string weights used in the bottom of the lining have been 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. 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 REACH Regulations 2008.
Corrective action
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Consumers who have purchased the shower curtains should stop using the product immediately and contact Toast to arrange a return. A full refund will be given.
Additional information
PSD notification: 2502-0126
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards