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8 designs of Vice Versa Boutique Face Stickers recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for 8 designs of Vice Versa Boutique Face Stickers presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in 8 designs of Vice Versa Boutique Face Stickers above the legal limit.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Vice Versa Boutique.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2506-0193). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for 8 designs of Vice Versa Boutique Face Stickers presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The products present a serious chemical risk as they have been found to contain excess concentrations of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. Improvements are also required to the product markings and warning labelling.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been recalled from end users by Vice Versa Boutique.
All purchasers have been contacted directly and advised them to return the products for a full refund. Please return to your place of purchase or contact Vice Versa Boutique by emailing info@shopviceversa.com. For further details, please see the Vice Versa Site here: https://shopviceversa.com/.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2506-0193
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Eight designs of printed face stickers supplied in clear plastic packaging.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 8 designs of Vice Versa Boutique Face Stickers been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in 8 designs of Vice Versa Boutique Face Stickers above the legal limit. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
