Product recallOPSS
MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set recalled over a banned ingredient
Product recall for MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set presenting a serious chemical risk as the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which may cause skin irritation and be harmful.
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.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- LL0107GB
- FZ2494GA
- LL0135GA
What to do now
MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set contains an ingredient that is banned in cosmetics in the UK.
- Stop applying it straight away.
- Wash the skin where it was applied with mild soap and water.
- 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. 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
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 (2211-0048). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set presenting a serious chemical risk as the product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which may cause skin irritation and be harmful.
The risk
The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI) which may cause skin irritation and be harmful.
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 by TK Maxx (Home Sense).
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx (Home Sense). For further information, please access the TK Maxx website at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-MGALOLSURPRISE-18PiecesNailSet
Additional information
PSD case number: 2211-0048
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Children’s 18 piece nail varnish and sticker set
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Questions
Why has MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set been recalled?
MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set contains an ingredient that is banned in cosmetics in the UK. 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 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?
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?
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.
Where was MGA LOL Surprise! 18 Piece Nail Set sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
