EU Safety Gate Alert
Recall Summary Bath bomb powder (70g) in a plastic bottle sold with a soap dinosaur toy has been recalled because it contains a banned chemical that may affect reproduction and unborn child health, lacks child-resistant packaging, and includes small parts that pose a choking hazard. The product was distributed by Outpicker in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. This is a Class I recall, indicating a serious safety risk.
- Recalling firm
- Outpicker
- Product
- Bath bomb powder inside a plastic bottle, 70 g, sold with a soap toy dinosaur.
- Reason
- The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product lacks child-resistant fastening. Moreover, it has small parts (soap dinosaur). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation, and does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-03-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/307fb397-4ef9-473e-8836-7227c61c1d1d