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Sandrocks Blue Flip Flops safety warning

Sandrocks Blue Flip Flops by Sandrocks are navy blue children’s beach shoes, size 11/12, style FT0867BD, labelled “Sandrocks Older Boys Blue Sandrocks FlipFlops.” They were warned because the plastic straps contain excessive concentrations of phthalates, which are harmful to health and may damage the reproductive system, and the product does not meet the REACH Regulations 2008. The product is no longer for sale; owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of young children, and contact the distributor for redress.

What's being recalled

Product Safety Report for Sandrocks Blue Flip Flops presenting a serious chemical risk.

Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Children’s beach shoes

Brand: Sandrocks

Size: 11/12

Style: FT0867BD

Label: Sandrocks Older Boys Blue Sandrocks FlipFlops

Country of Origin: Unknown

Product Description: Navy blue flip flops.

How to identify it

PSD notification number: 2412-0121

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

The hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the plastic material used for the straps was found to contain excessive concentrations of phthalates. Phthalates are harmful to health and may damage to the reproductive system.

The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.

What to do

The product is no longer available for sale.

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

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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