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Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets — chemical risk

UK OPSSSerious riskChemicalJun 19, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets — chemical risk

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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.

Remedy

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.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Warning consumers of risks

Product description

Various gouache and acrylic paints.

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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