John Lewis & Partners doorstops and draught excluders sold in the UK (sales 31 January 2021–11 June 2026) are affected; they contain sealed marble chips. They were recalled because the marble chips may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, posing a health risk. Owners are advised to stop using the products immediately, keep them out of reach of children, and follow John Lewis’s instructions for disposal or return (contact John Lewis on 03456 049 049 or see Product Recalls - John Lewis & Partners).
What's being recalled
Product Recall for John Lewis & Partners Doorstops & Draught Excluders presenting a risk to health.
Type: Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Ornaments (Non Powered)
Brand: John Lewis & Partners
Sales period: 31st January 2021 to 11th June 2026
Country of Origin: India
Product Description: Range of doorstops and excluders. For a full list of product names and identifiers, please see below.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2607-0052
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The products present a risk to health as the marble chips sealed within the doorstops and excluders may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The products have been recalled from end users by John Lewis and Partners. We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the products.
For further information, please access: Product Recalls - John Lewis & Partners or contact John Lewis on 03456 049 049.
The official notice
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