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Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet recalled over harmful chemicals
Product Recall for Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet presenting a serious chemical risk.
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet above the legal limit.
- Stop using it, and take it off children straight away.
- Wash your hands and any skin that has been in contact with it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- 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
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 (2312-0139). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of heavy metals, including cadmium, lead and nickel.
Further information on the health effects presented by these metals is available on Gov.uk at the following link:
• Lead: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
• Nickel: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
• Cadmium: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cadmium-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The products do not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Fashion bracelets made in all 26 letters and 3 cord colours (Pink Initials A-Z, Black Initials A-Z, White Initials A-Z)
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet been recalled?
Tests have found a harmful substance in Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet 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?
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?
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.
Where was Vincenza Jewellery Pave Zircon Initial Cord Bracelet sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
