Product safety reportOPSS
Nikon Monarch HG 10x42; & Monarch M5 10x42 Binoculars safety warning over harmful chemicals
Product Safety Report for Nikon Monarch HG 10x42; & Monarch M5 10x42 Binoculars presenting a chemical risk as the straps associated with a range of Nikon products have been reported as being in breach of the REACH Regulations by having excess PAH's.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
The problem with Nikon Monarch HG 10x42; & Monarch M5 10x42 Binoculars 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.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2207-0288). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Nikon Monarch HG 10x42; & Monarch M5 10x42 Binoculars presenting a chemical risk as the straps associated with a range of Nikon products have been reported as being in breach of the REACH Regulations by having excess PAH's.
The risk
The product presents a chemical risk as the straps associated with a range of Nikon products have been reported as being in breach of the REACH Regulations by having excess PAH’s.
Action taken
Nikon will replace the affected straps free of charge regardless of the warranty period. (See below for more information)
Advice to consumers
Nikon will replace the affected straps free of charge regardless of the warranty period. For more information, please see:
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000044441&configured=1&lang=en_GB
Additional information
PSD case number: 2207-0288
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black binoculars with strap
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Nikon Monarch HG 10x42; & Monarch M5 10x42 Binoculars been reported?
The problem with Nikon Monarch HG 10x42; & Monarch M5 10x42 Binoculars 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
