Disney Frozen bath bomb set recalled over phthalate risk

The recall affects all batch numbers of the bath bomb set, which was sold in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between March and June 2024. According to the Office for Product Safety and Standards, the Elsa shower puff included in the set contains a high level of phthalates, which may harm children's health, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Consumers should stop using the bath bomb set immediately, keep it out of children's reach, and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund or replacement. The barcode for the set is 3666085950462, and the TK Maxx and Homesense receipt code is 768373. TK Maxx has shared its own recall notice for the bath bomb set. It is unknown how many units were sold and potentially affected, what specific phthalate compound was found and at its concentration level, or if any incidents of harm have been reported.

In a separate action, three stretchy toys—HGL Stretchy Sand Monster Truck, Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino Toy, and HGL Stretchy Sand Pig—have been recalled by the OPSS due to concerns that the sand filling may contain asbestos. All three toys originate from China and are distributed by One For Fun Limited. According to David Mordecai, chief executive of One For Fun Limited, the company conducted independent testing and identified that three of its sand-filled products contained trace asbestos contamination, leading to their withdrawal from the market. He noted that current safety standards (EN71) do not require testing for asbestos in toys. It remains unclear if any adverse health effects have been reported from using these toys or what the timeline is for the recall process, including refunds.