United KingdomLefranc Bourgeois Water‑Based Paint Sets (Lefranc Bourgeois Acrylic Set and Lefranc Bourgeois Gouache Set) with batch codes ending in 36C or 37C and barcodes 3013643019152/301915, 3013648073128/807312, 3013648075610/807561, 3013648075627/807562, 3013648075641/807564, 3013648075658/807565 are affected. They were recalled because they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead, presenting a serious chemical risk. Consumers should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of reach of small children and contact the distributor Colart Ltd for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Recall for Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Chemical Products - Paint/Varnish Removers/Cleaners
Brand: Lefranc Bourgeois
Models: Lefranc Bourgeois Acrylic Set and Lefranc Bourgeois Gouache Set
Batch codes: Ending in 36C or 37C
Barcodes: 3013643019152/301915, 3013648073128/807312, 3013648075610/807561, 3013648075627/807562, 3013648075641/807564, 3013648075658/807565
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Various gouache and acrylic paints.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0046
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
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.
What to 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.
The official notice
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