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River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt presenting a 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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 457981
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- April 2023 to June 2023
What to do now
The problem with River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt 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 (2308-0086). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt presenting a chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a chemical risk as it features decorative embellishments that contain lead in levels that exceed the recommended limit. Lead is toxic and can cause adverse health issues when mouthed for prolonged periods or ingested.
Further information regarding lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the River Island recall site here: https://www.riverisland.com/product-recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0086
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A white T-shirt with decorative embellishments.
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Questions
Why has River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt been recalled?
The problem with River Island Yass Queen Embellished Graphic T-Shirt 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.
