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TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe above the legal limit.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from TOAST.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2502-0126). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The products present a serious chemical risk as the small string weights used in the bottom of the lining have been found to contain excess concentrations 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 the most sensitive to lead.
For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Consumers who have purchased the shower curtains should stop using the product immediately and contact Toast to arrange a return. A full refund will be given.
Additional information
PSD notification: 2502-0126
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Cotton striped shower curtains in two designs with polyester liner.
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Questions
Why has TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe above the legal limit. 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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
