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TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalMar 13, 2025
Photo from the official notice: TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: TOAST Organic Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain & Organic Pyjama Stripe Shower Curtain — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The products present a serious chemical risk as the small string weights used in the bottom of the lining have been 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. The unborn child and young children are the most sensitive to lead. For further information on the health effects of lead exposure, please access: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users. Consumers who have purchased the shower curtains should stop using the product immediately and contact Toast to arrange a return. A full refund will be given.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Cotton striped shower curtains in two designs with polyester liner.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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