TU recalls Tote Shopper Bags over high levels of phthalates
The three TU shopper bags contain excessive concentrations of phthalates, a serious chemical risk that may harm the health of children, potentially damaging the reproductive system.
What to do
Stop using the bags immediately and return them to your nearest Sainsbury’s or Argos store for a full refund. For questions, visit Sainsburys.co.uk/help or call 0800 028 8303, or call Argos on 0800 011 3462.
Recall details
- Product
- TU Tote Shopper Bags
- Company
- TU
- Hazard
- The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of phthalates.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2609-0173
- Brand: TU
- Alert date
- September 28, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- September 28, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- September 28, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Recall: TU Tote Shopper Bags (2609-0173)
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Measures taken
- Recall from end users
- Summary
- Product: TU Tote Shopper Bags Hazard: The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of phthalates. Corrective action: The products have been recalled from end users by Argos and Sainsbury’s.
- Product information
- Type: Clothing, textiles, fashion items – Rucksacks/Backpacks/Holdalls Brand: TU Country of Origin: China Product Description: Three shopper bags in brown, tan, and black. Product Report and Image: Link to Product Image and PDF Product identifiers SKU | Item number | Product description 147160009 | 147160412 | Tu Pu Tan Curved Top Shopper 147165985 | 147166081 | Tu Black Croc Winged Tote Bag 147789683 | 147789704 | Tu Brown Belt Handled Core Shopper
- Hazard
- The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of phthalates. Phthalates may harm the health of children, potentially causing damage to the reproductive system. The products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
- Corrective action
- The products have been recalled from end users by Argos and Sainsbury’s. We recommend that you stop using the products immediately and return them to your nearest Sainsbury’s or Argos store for a full refund. For further details, or if you have any questions, please visit the websites below: - Sainsburys.co.uk/help or 0800 028 8303 - Argos Safety Product Recalls or 0800 011 3462 Additional information PSD notification number: 2609-0173 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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