Urgent warning for Irish parents as popular Disney products pulled from bargain store shelves over chemical risk

IRISH parents have been issued an urgent warning about a Disney product that was sold in Dealz.

The popular store has pulled the product from the shelves after they failed chemical testing.

Safety bosses have confirmed that the product, designed for children, may pose a risk to reproductive organs.

Dealz released a notice announcing they were recalling their Disney Coloring Pencils in a Tube, urging parents not to use the product.

The bargain store advised that a full refund would be issued to customers – even without receipts.

Dealz bosses said: “Dealz is enacting a recall of various Pepco Licensed Coloring Pencils in tubes due to a chemical testing failure.”

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“If you have bought the above product, do not use it. Instead return it to a Dealz Store for a full refund (no proof of purchase required).”

They continued: “We are asking any consumers who purchased the above product to stop using it and return it to Store for a full refund, no receipt is required.”

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission also issued a recall notice for the products, confirming that they are classified as unsafe for young children.

They said: “The risk associated with the product is a chemical risk. The product contains unacceptable levels of Phthalates that are classified as unsafe for young children.”

“This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.”

They added: “There are approximately 2,036 affected products in the Republic of Ireland”

The codes of recalled products are 757270, 758008, 831809, 857408, 889739, 855168, 855169, 855170.

Dealz first opened in Ireland in 2012 and now have 60 stores across the country.

The store is owned by Poundland who first opened in the UK in 1990.

Cutlery Recalls

The Dealz recall notice comes after another brand announced they needed to recall some of their children’s cutlery last week.

Liewood announced the recall of their Selena Fork 6-pack, Ryan Cutlery set 9-pack and Erin Spoon 6-Pack.

Parents have been warned that the products pose a choking hazard due to the biodegradable material used which is prone to breakage.

The codes of the recalled products are LW14237 Selena Fork 6-Pack; LW14909 Selena Fork 6-Pack; LW14235 Ryan cutlery set 9-pack, LW14232 ERIN Spoon 6-pack; LW14901 ERIN Spoon 6-pack.

The cutlery was sold online at www.liewood.com and in store in Bow and Pearl.

There are estimated to be 22 affected products in Ireland.

The brand issued a statement in regards to the recall saying: “At Liewood, safety is our top priority, and we always strive to provide the highest quality products for your little ones.

“However, it has come to our attention that there is a potential safety issue with our Selena Fork 6-pack, Ryan Cutlery set 9-pack and Erin Spoon 6-Pack.

“The biodegradable material used in these items has been found to be prone to breakage, posing a potential choking hazard for children.

“Children are at the heart of everything we do at Liewood, and their safety is non-negotiable. We believe in taking swift action when it comes to any potential risks to their well-being.

“Therefore, we urge all customers who have purchased these products to discontinue use immediately and discard them in accordance with local environmental waste disposal regulations or return the items to the store where the purchase has been made.

“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.”

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If parents made the purchase online a form can be filled out to claim a refund which will include refunded shipping costs.

For those who bought their products in store they can return them to the store to claim a refund.