Product recallOPSS
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50 recalled over a burns risk
Product Recall for Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ sunscreen presenting a serious health risk.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
23 identifiers listed for this notice.
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- A1399
- A1702
- A1702B
- A1705
- A1961
- A1961C
- A1981
- A2049
- A2057
- A2127
- A2144
- A2144A
- A2144B
- A2360
- A2361
- A2453
- A2453A
- A2453B
- A2454
- A2454A
- A2455
- A2550
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Lean Screen SP50+
What to do now
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50 could cause burns or scalds.
- Stop using it and let it cool fully before you handle it.
- Put it where children cannot get to 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. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- for a burn: cool it under cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes and cover it loosely with cling film
Get help urgently
- large or deep burns, burns on the face, hands or genitals, or any burn on a child — go to A&E or call 999
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 (2510-0095). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50+ sunscreen presenting a serious health risk.
The risk
The product has failed SPF testing with variable results, placing consumers at risk of sunburn.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners of the product are advised to cease use immediately. For further information and to register for a refund, please access the Ultra Violette website at: https://ultraviolette.co.uk/pages/lean-screen-refund-form
Affected units were sold by Ultra Violette, Boots , Space NK, Liberty London , Cult Beauty, Harrods and Sephora.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2510-0095
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
50ml fragrance-free sunscreen.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50 been recalled?
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF50 could cause burns or scalds. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and model 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 let it cool fully before you handle it. Put it where children cannot get to 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.
