‘Discontinue use immediately' – Urgent warning as finger-painting kit sold on Amazon recalled over ‘toxic substances'
SN Commerce LLC is carrying out a recall of TheKiddoSpace Finger Painting Kit for Kids.
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The finger-painting kit was sold to 149 Irish customers
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The item was available on Amazon
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The Competition & Consumer Protection Commission said: "The product presents a chemical risk.
"The paint contains substances that are toxic.
"This may pose a health risk if ingested while in use or when absorbed through the skin.
"The brand is TheKiddoSpace.
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"There are approximately 149 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
"This product was sold online via
"Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it safely.
"Once disposed of, please contact TheKiddoSpace to receive either a full refund of your original purchase or a voucher of equal value to use on their online store.
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"For any further queries regarding this recall, please contact TheKiddoSpace at info@thekiddospace.com."
If purchased via Amazon, you may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you. This can be done via your user account on Amazon.
Meanwhile, an urgent recall notice has been issued to parents as a
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has said a number of Jainco UK Limited items sold at Next have been pulled.
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The Miss Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set was purchased by Irish customers using the retailer's website.
The notice reads: "The product poses a strangulation and choking hazard due to excessively long decorative cords that do not comply with safety standards.
"The brand is Miss. The item numbers are the following F83773, F83782, F83775, F83781 and F85623.
"There are approximately 11 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
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"The product was sold online via retailer Next Retail Limited.
"If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
"If customers have given any of these items as a gift, please ask the recipient to dispose of the item safely."
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