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River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalNov 26, 2025
Photo from the official notice: River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration 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 at greater risk to lead exposure. Further information on the health effects of lead exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: Gov.uk - Properties - Lead . The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to River Island for a full refund. For both instore and online purchases, consumers are advised to return the product to: River Island Customer Service Parcels Freepost, MK17 8EW For more information, please access the River Island recall page at the following link: Product Recall - River Island.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Pink bucket-style handbag with gold-coloured chain strap.

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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