A brown colour block coin purse sold by the fast fashion retailer for £6 has been recalled after a chemical risk from the textile.
The UK’s product safety watchdog issued an alert today to recall the product due to it ‘presenting a serious chemical risk.’
It has been found to contain excessive concentrations of phthalates, a chemical often used to make products more durable.
The chemical found on the purse are called Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs).
The Office for Product Safety and Standards said: ‘Phthalates are harmful to health and may cause damage to the reproductive system.’
The product does not meet UK chemical regulations designed to protect human health and the environment.
Customers who bought the purse should stop using it immediately and keep the product out of reach of children, the watchdog says.
Customers can contact the retailer through its help centre and live chat function.