Product recallOPSS
Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner recalled over microbial contamination
Product Recall for Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner presenting a microbiological risk.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5053249248059
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 00645
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- EG73
What to do now
Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner 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 (2503-0036). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner presenting a microbiological risk.
The risk
The affected batch presents a microbiological risk as it is contaminated with aerobic mesophilic bacteria (measured value up to 9200 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
The affected batch 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.
Advice to consumers
The product was recalled from end users by the manufacturer, 151 Products Ltd, in 2023.
Users are advised to check the product packaging, batch number and barcode. If their product is part of the affected batch, consumers should return the item to their place of purchase as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 151 Products Ltd on: +44 (0)161 839 5949
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0036
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A 500ml clear plastic bottle with red lid containing yellow hand cleansing gel.
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Questions
Why has Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner been recalled?
Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner 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 barcode, 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.
