Safety warning Serious risk 28 August 2024

FUXUE Mothballs

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of FUXUE Mothballs
Photo: official notice
Affected
Transparent plastic back with dark blue trim containing 100g of bright neon coloured moth balls.
The problem
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene, which is a banned, carcinogenic substance.
What to do
The products have been seized and destroyed.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Chemical products – Naphthalene Mothballs
Brand FUXUE
Barcode 6930958820181
Country of Origin China
Product description Transparent plastic back with dark blue trim containing 100g of bright neon coloured moth balls.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains naphthalene which is a banned, carcinogenic substance. Ingestion or inhalation of the chemical can cause irreversible damage to internal organs.

Further information regarding naphthalene can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/naphthalene-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology/naphthalene-general-information

The product does not meet the requirements of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Enforcement Regulations 2008.

Corrective action

The products have been seized and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2408-0123

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 28 August 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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