United KingdomTwo fragrances, Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton, sold in Savers Health and Beauty stores are affected; affected items list butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) on the ingredients label and only specific barcodes listed in the recall annex are included. They were recalled because they contain BMHCA, a prohibited substance that may harm the reproductive system, the health of the unborn child, and cause skin sensitisation. Customers should return affected purchases to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Savers at help@savers.co.uk if unsure.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Fragrances
Brand: Hello by Lionel Ritchie, Hot by United Colours of Benetton
Barcode: For a full list of affected barcodes please see the annex in the linked PDF.
Country of Origin: Unknown
Counterfeit: Unknown
Product Description: Two fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty stores. Affected products have the chemical ‘butylphenyl methylpropional’ included on the ingredients label on the packaging of the product.
How to identify it
PSD case number: 2510-0144
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
What to do
Affected products have been recalled by Savers Health and Beauty.
Customers should return any of the above products purchased at a Savers store to the place of purchase, where they will be issued a full refund.
Only products purchased in Savers Health and Beauty stores with the barcodes listed are affected by this recall. If you are unsure if you have one of the above products, please contact Savers Health and Beauty on help@savers.co.uk.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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