Several product recalls have been issued this week, affecting items sold at Asda, Amazon, Decathlon, TK Maxx and other retailers. The warnings cover crisps, handbags, bag charms, baby items and more.
When safety warnings are issued, shoppers are advised to check their purchases to ensure they do not have any recalled items. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Chartered Trading Standards Institute publicise recalled products for reasons such as undisclosed allergens or defects. When a recall occurs, information is provided on why the product was removed from sale and what steps customers should take, including how to obtain a free replacement, repair or refund. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is also responsible for updating the public on these removals.
Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box recalled over undeclared wheat
PepsiCo has recalled the Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box due to undeclared wheat (gluten) on the packaging. The product presents a health risk for anyone with coeliac disease or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, as the included Monster Munch Giants Roast Beef pack contains wheat that is not declared on the outer sharing box.
The recall affects the 655g box (6 packs) with batch code 107543 and best before dates of November 21 2026 and January 16 2027. Customers are advised not to eat the product if they have a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance or coeliac disease, and to call the PepsiCo Consumer Care Line on 0800 274 777 or visit contact.pepsico.com/walkers to arrange a full refund.
Decathlon paddleboard battery poses fire risk
Decathlon has recalled the Electric Assistance for Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Battery due to serious fire and burn hazards. Water can penetrate the battery casing, causing thermal runaway and overheating that may lead to fire or explosions.
The affected models are SUP 8771733 and Battery 8853862, with item codes 4682119 and 5094260 respectively. The products were sold between November 1 2022 and October 12 2026 and originate from China. Customers are told to stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest Decathlon store for a full refund, or verify if their local household waste site accepts the battery, dispose of it safely, and submit Decathlon's Certificate of Disposal via email for a refund.
Asda handbags and TK Maxx charms recalled
George Ladies' Handbags sold at Asda have been recalled due to excessive concentrations of restricted hazardous chemicals. Testing identified excessive levels of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which can pose severe long-term health hazards to children and cause damage to the reproductive system.
The affected products include several black, tan, burgundy, brown and animal-print bags with specific article numbers and barcodes. Customers are advised to stop using the products immediately and return them to any Asda store for a full refund.
TK Maxx has recalled Piper K Bag Charms - Seal Lifeguard and Duck in Dungarees - due to a serious choking risk. The metal spring clip detached below the minimum force requirement, causing the connecting O-ring to open and release. The detached O-ring is a small part that can become lodged in a young child's throat and obstruct the airway. The products were sold between March 2026 and October 2026 and originate from China. Customers are told to stop using them immediately, keep them away from children, and return them to any TK Maxx store for a full refund or replacement.
Amazon baby gyms flagged for safety risks
Two Move2Play baby gyms sold via Amazon have been issued safety reports. The Move2Play Baby Gym Deluxe (model JT2604 Deluxe) poses a choking hazard because the battery compartment on the piano can break open upon impact, releasing three AAA batteries that fit within a small parts cylinder. The wooden teething ring can also shatter into small fragments that could block a baby's airway.
The Move2Play Baby Gym Basic (model JT2601 Basic) poses a risk of choking and asphyxiation because the wooden ring attached to the rainbow hanging toy shatters into small parts upon impact. Both products originate from China, and the action for each is that the import was rejected at the border.
