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Top Notch Goods Fingerlings recalled over harmful chemicals
Product recall for Top Notch Goods Fingerlings presenting a serious chemical risk.
What to do now
Top Notch Goods Fingerlings 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 (1911-0119). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Top Notch Goods Fingerlings presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a chemical risk as 0.3% phthalates were detected in the blue monkey’s tail, which is greater than the 0.1% maximum permitted for toys which can be placed in the mouth by children. Excess concentrations of phthalates can damage the reproductive health of children. The toy does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users
Advice to consumers
The authority has required a recall of the product from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 1911-0119
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black and blue monkey fingerlings in a sealed plastic bag packaging
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Top Notch Goods Fingerlings been recalled?
Top Notch Goods Fingerlings 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?
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?
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.