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MISSOMA Stud Earrings recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for MISSOMA Stud Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
MISSOMA Stud Earrings
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Products sold before 1st May 2025
What to do now
The problem with MISSOMA Stud Earrings is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Contact Missoma or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
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 (2509-0310). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for MISSOMA Stud Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content is greater than the maximum permissible limit. Cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs, and may cause cancer.
Further information on the health effects of cadmium exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
We recommend that users stop using the product immediately and visit Missoma Product Recall Request to register for a refund or free replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2509-0310
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Eight designs of gold-coloured stud earrings. A list of affected SKUs and product names can be accessed in the below linked PDF.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has MISSOMA Stud Earrings been recalled?
The problem with MISSOMA Stud Earrings is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level. 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 sold between 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?
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.
