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River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for River Island Pink Bucket Handbag 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 927917
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- 18 June 2025 - 3 November 2025
What to do now
The problem with River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag 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 River Island 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 (2511-0235). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for River Island Pink Bucket Handbag presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead. Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are at greater risk to lead exposure.
Further information on the health effects of lead exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: Gov.uk - Properties - Lead .
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 consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to River Island for a full refund. For both instore and online purchases, consumers are advised to return the product to: River Island Customer Service Parcels Freepost, MK17 8EW
For more information, please access the River Island recall page at the following link: Product Recall - River Island.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0235
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Pink bucket-style handbag with gold-coloured chain strap.
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Questions
Why has River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag been recalled?
The problem with River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag 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 item or listing code and 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.
