Primark Children's Bamboo Plates Recalled for Lead and Formaldehyde
Primark is recalling about 1,665 children's bamboo plates sold from October 2021 through August 2022 because they contain elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde, which are toxic if ingested by children.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The hazard involves toxic substances (lead and formaldehyde) that pose a risk of harm to children if ingested. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the risk to a high-vulnerability population (children) with toxic substances warrants a High severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Primark US Corp. is recalling children's bamboo plates sold under the brand name Primark. The recalled plates were sold in four designs: bunny, bear, Winnie the Pooh character, and rainbow. The product numbers on the packaging are 6041901, 7981401, 8096001, and 8096002. About 1,665 units were affected.
The recalled plates have elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde. Both substances are toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported.
The plates were sold at Primark stores located in the northeast region, Florida, and Chicago from October 2021 through August 2022 for approximately $8 per unit.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled plates away from children and stop using them. They can return the plates to a Primark store for a full refund or contact Primark for instructions on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Children's Bamboo Plates
- Manufacturer
- Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts
- Hazard
- lead-exposure
- formaldehyde-exposure
- toxic-ingestion
- Affected units
- 1,665
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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