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Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set recalled over a banned ingredient
Product Recall for Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set presenting a serious 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 3666085950462
What to do now
Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set has been flagged because it contains a substance that cosmetics sold here must not contain.
- Stop applying it straight away.
- Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
- Contact Disney or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, burning, thinning or discolouration of the skin
- a rash
Get help urgently
- if you have used it for a long time, or have skin damage, speak to your GP or a pharmacist
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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2604-0007). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the Elsa shower puff included in the set has an excessive concentration of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Return it to your nearst TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund or replacement.
For more information, please access: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0007
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Bath bomb set sold in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between March and June 2024. All batch numbers are affected.
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Questions
Why has Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set been recalled?
Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set has been flagged because it contains a substance that cosmetics sold here must not contain. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode 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 applying it straight away. Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Disney Frozen Bath Bomb Set sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
