River Island recalls Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag over too much lead in chain soldering
The soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead, and exposure to lead may cause damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain.
What to do
Stop using the product immediately and return it to River Island for a full refund. For both instore and online purchases, send it to: River Island Customer Service Parcels Freepost, MK17 8EW.
Recall details
- Product
- River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag
- Company
- River Island
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2511-0235
- Brand: River Island
- Alert date
- November 26, 2025
- Published on GOV.UK
- November 26, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 26, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag (2511-0235)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: River Island Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead. Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Personal bags Brand: River Island Product Number: 927917 Sales Period: 18 June 2025 - 3 November 2025 Country of Origin: Bhutan Product Description: Pink bucket-style handbag with gold-coloured chain strap. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead. Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are at greater risk to lead exposure. Further information on the health effects of lead exposure can be accessed on Gov.uk at the following link: Gov.uk - Properties - Lead . The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The product has been recalled from end users. We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to River Island for a full refund. For both instore and online purchases, consumers are advised to return the product to: River Island Customer Service Parcels Freepost, MK17 8EW For more information, please access the River Island recall page at the following link: Product Recall - River Island. Additional information PSD notification number: 2511-0235 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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