United KingdomGeorge Ladies Double Buckle Flatbed Sandal sold by Asda — double buckle sandals in lilac and sage (barcodes listed in the recall) — are being recalled. They contain nickel above the legal limit and present a chemical allergy risk; owners should stop using them and return them to the nearest ASDA for a full refund (a receipt is not required); no other colours are affected.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for George Ladies Double Buckle Flatbed Sandal sold by Asda presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Clothing, Textiles and Fashion items – Shoes
Brand: George
Barcodes: 5059201862196, 5059201862219, 5059201862233, 5059201862271, 5059201862257, 5059201862295, 5059201862318, 5059201862332, 5059201372015, 5059201372039 5059201372053, 5059201372091, 5059201372077, 5059201372213, 5059201372237, 5059201372251, 5059201341790, 5059201342018, 5059201342032, 5059201342070, 5059201342056, 5059201342094, 5059201342117, 5059201342131
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Double buckle sandals in lilac and sage colours.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2511-0181
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as the nickel content is greater than the maximum permissible limit. Nickel is a skin sensitiser and can cause allergic reactions if present in products that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Further information on the health effects of nickel exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nickel-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology .
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners of the product are advised to stop using them and return them to the nearest ASDA, where a full refund will be given. A receipt is not required. No other colours are affected by the recall.
For any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0330 053 0111 or visit the website below: |
https://corporate.asda.com/product-recall-george-ladies-double-buckle-flatbed-sandal
The official notice
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