Product recallOPSS
Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops presenting a serious 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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5056720900026
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- XFF72401001
What to do now
Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
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 (2502-0019). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as excess phthalates were detected on the strap that sits directly against the skin. Exposure to phthalates can adversely influence the endocrine system and the reproductive system in children and adolescents.
The product does not meet the requirements of the 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, access the Saltrock website at the following link: https://www.saltrock.com/pages/product-recall
Additional information
PSD case number: 2502-0019
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Flip flop with a black and red sole and a red strap. White logo and brand name ‘Saltrock’ on the sole. The red foot strap contains a Saltrock logo.
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Questions
Why has Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops been recalled?
Saltrock Corp Flame Flip Flops contains a chemical that is restricted or banned in products like this. 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 barcode and item or listing 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 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?
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.
