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Product Recall: Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets (2604-0046)
Official product safety report including images and corrective action →
⚠ What You Should Do
The product has been recalled from end users by Colart Ltd.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of small children. Contact the distributor for redress.
Recall Details
Hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were 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. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information regarding lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
Corrective Action
The product has been recalled from end users by Colart Ltd.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of small children. Contact the distributor for redress.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were 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. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead. Nickel is a strong sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information regarding lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.