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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Harry Potter, Sponge Bob and South Park Mugs sold by TK Maxx — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskOct 6, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Harry Potter, Sponge Bob and South Park Mugs sold by TK Maxx — health risk

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

Hazard

The products present a health risk because they do not meet safety standards for materials intended to come into contact with food. Testing has shown that the coating may release levels of heavy metals that exceed safe limits, which could pose a potential health risk if used with food or beverages. The products do not meet the requirements of the Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The products have been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using affected products immediately and return them to store for a full refund or replacement. For further information, please contact TKMaxx (01923 473561 / [email protected] ) or visit: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/l/product-recall

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Character mugs sold in cardboard packaging.

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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