Product safety reportOPSS
Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings safety warning over harmful chemicals
Product Safety Report for Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
What to do now
The problem with Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings is chemical: it contains something that should not be there at that level.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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 (2512-0283). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains excess concentrations of cadmium and nickel. Cadmium accumulates in the body, can damage organs, and may cause cancer. Nickel is a sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information on the health effects of cadmium and nickel exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following links:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed. We recommend that you stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2512-0283
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Red metal beaded earrings.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Siesta Crafts Red Bead Earrings been reported?
The problem with Siesta Crafts Red Bead 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?
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?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling 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.
