TK Maxx issues 'do not use' warning over chemical risk
The recall affects the perfumes with TJK style numbers of 898378,898370 and 898365.
(Image: TK Maxx)
The Byblos Blu eua de toillete perfume was sold in TK Maxx stores between January and March 2025.
A spokesman for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: 'The product presents a risk to consumers health due to the fact it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.
'This is not authorised for use in cosmetics manufactured in Europe due to the risk of allergic reaction in sensitised individuals.
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'The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx.
⚠️ Product Recall: Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette sold by TK Maxx (2503-0192) presenting a risk to consumers health as it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.⚠️https://t.co/7Cer7LBXcS#UkRecallsAndAlerts #ProductRecall pic.twitter.com/kRWWmwAGor — Office for Product Safety and Standards (@OfficeforSandS) July 5, 2025
'If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store.'
A TK Maxx spokesman added: 'If you have purchased this product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx store.
'You can get a full refund or replacement.'
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