Colouring pencils linked to possible reproductive issues in children have been recalled by Dealz Ireland/Poundland UK.
According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the Disney Licensed Colouring Pencils in Tube contain unacceptable levels of phthalates that are classified as unsafe for young children.
This phthalates may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
The Dealz product codes are: 757270, 758008, 831809, 857408, 889739, 855168, 855169, 855170.
The barcodes are: 2200434466467, 2200134746760, 2200134991665, 2200135199763, 2200159633267, 2200159915066, 2200159915264, and 2200159915363.
There are approximately 2,036 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Customers should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of the reach of children and return it to any Dealz store for a full refund (no receipt is required).
If customers have any further queries in relation to this recall, please contact the Dealz Customer Relations Line on 0818 930 843 or via email on customer.relations@poundland.co.uk
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