Product recallOPSS
Curaprox Baby Soother recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Curaprox Baby Soother presenting a chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Curaprox Baby Soother
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 006
- 007
- 008
- 009
- 010
- 011
What to do now
Curaprox Baby Soother contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
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 (2509-0332). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Curaprox Baby Soother presenting a chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as when tested it was found to contain Bisphenol A (BPA) at a concentration of 19mg/kg. Exposure to BPA can affect the endocrine system and is harmful to the health of children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
We recommend that you stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. For more information, please see the Curaden website or email help@curaden.ch .
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0332
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Baby soother available in blue, pink, coral and turquoise. For full list of product codes please see the PDF linked below.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Curaprox Baby Soother been recalled?
Curaprox Baby Soother contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. 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?
Compare the batch 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?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
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.
