Product recallOPSS
Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit sold via Amazon 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0B5LJ2SKB
- B0B5LHGTTY
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit above the legal limit.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Maeau.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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 (2310-0032). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plasticised material on the bottom of the shoes contains bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in excess of the maximum specified limit. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications. Additionally, the bag thickness on the flexible plastic bag used for packaging was measured to be less than the minimum 0.038mm specified. The bag therefore poses a potential asphyxiation hazard. Some of the required markings were not present.
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008 or the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The authority are requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0032
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
A black baby grow outfit with a pumpkin on the front and an orange tutu. Also includes a headband with fabric flowers and orange shoes with tie up ribbons.
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Questions
Why has Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit 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?
Compare the 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, and take it off children straight away. Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with 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.
Where was Maeau baby girl's pumpkin outfit sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
