Product recallOPSS
Eco White Carton Shaving Kit recalled over microbial contamination
Product recall for Eco White Carton Shaving Kit presenting a serious microbiological risk as it contains Burkholderia, which may present a risk to vulnerable people in critical care areas & those with cystic fibrosis.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Eco White Carton Shaving Kit
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 21-2709
- 20-2708
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- GQGEN10059
What to do now
Eco White Carton Shaving Kit has been found to contain bacteria or other microbes.
- Stop using it.
- Do not apply it to broken skin or near the eyes.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Contaminated cosmetics and household products can cause skin, eye and other infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or broken skin.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, swelling or soreness where it was used
- eye irritation
Get help urgently
- signs of infection with a high temperature — speak to your GP or NHS 111
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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2210-0122). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Eco White Carton Shaving Kit presenting a serious microbiological risk as it contains Burkholderia, which may present a risk to vulnerable people in critical care areas & those with cystic fibrosis.
The risk
The product presents a microbiological risk as it contains Burkholderia, a bacteria which may present a risk to vulnerable people in critical care areas & those with cystic fibrosis.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users. (Please see below for further information)
Advice to consumers
Product Recall issued across all customers who have affected stock in circulation. Advice is to remove affected products from use immediately. Product will be uplifted by Bunzl Rafferty Area Representative and returned to site for disposal.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2210-0122
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Double blade straw plastic razor with a 10ml white shaving cream tube
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Questions
Why has Eco White Carton Shaving Kit been recalled?
Eco White Carton Shaving Kit has been found to contain bacteria or other microbes. Contaminated cosmetics and household products can cause skin, eye and other infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or broken skin.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Do not apply it to broken skin or near the eyes.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
