Primark Recalls Children's Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure Hazards

What's being recalled

This recall involves the Primark bamboo plates. The plates were sold in the shape of a bunny, a bear, Winnie the Pooh character and a rainbow. The following numbers 6041901, 7981401, 8096001 and 8096002 are printed on the product packaging.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The recalled children's bamboo plates have elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde. Both lead and formaldehyde are toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plates away from children, stop using them and return them to a Primark store for a full refund or consumers can contact Primark for instructions on how to properly dispose of the product to also receive a full refund.

How to contact the company

Patagonia at 800-638-6464 from 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. PT weekdays and from 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. PT on weekends, email at infantsetrecall@patagonia.com or online at www.patagonia.com/infantsetrecall or www.patagonia.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice