Multiple product recall warnings have been issued this week for items sold at Tesco, Superdrug, The Range, Amazon, Debenhams, eBay, OnBuy, and TikTok. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Chartered Trading Standards Institute publicise recalled products for various reasons, such as undisclosed allergens or defects. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) also updates the public on these removals.
Recalled products this week include advent calendars, salads, lawn mowers, and tents. The list below is not comprehensive; a full list is regularly updated online via HM Government Product Recalls, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), and the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Advent calendar and Tesco salad recalls
The MESOLAB Leaper Cute Anime Advent Calendar, sold at Debenhams, Groupon, Superdrug, and The Range, has been recalled due to a serious chemical risk. The orange character figure contains an excess level of Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which can harm children's health and cause potential damage to the reproductive system. The recall affects brand MESOLAB, product code 2301, other identifier TY230119. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad has been recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli (STEC). Symptoms include severe or bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and dehydration. In severe cases, it can cause Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which can lead to kidney failure. The recall affects pack size 215g with use-by dates August 25, 26, and 27, 2026. Customers should not eat the product and should return it to any Tesco store for a full refund.
Amazon ladder and tool recalls
Several products sold via Amazon have been recalled. The Telescopic Ladder presents a serious risk of injury and structural failure, as it could not hold the claimed weight without collapsing. The import has been rejected at the border, and the listing has been removed by Amazon. Owners should stop using the product and contact the distributor for redress.
The 3 and 4 Step Ladders sold via Amazon have been recalled due to a serious risk of collapsing during use. The import has been rejected at the border, and the listing has been removed by Amazon. The Shower JSD10 Tankless Gas Water Heater has been recalled due to serious fire hazards and non-compliance with safety standards. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The HOIIME Cordless Leaf Blower has been recalled due to a risk of overheating and fire. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The DayPlus Rechargeable Grass Mower has been recalled due to a risk of electric shock. The import has been rejected at the border. The Wall Charger RE-PD3506 has been recalled due to a serious risk of fire. The import has been rejected at the border. The Goywato Cordless Impact Driver has been recalled due to a high risk of electric shock and fire. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
More Amazon recalls and shampoo contamination
The BioloMix Bread Maker has been recalled due to a serious risk of fire. The import has been rejected at the border, and the listing has been removed by Amazon. The Winson & Olive Dinosaur Discovery Teepee Tent has been recalled due to strangulation and battery ingestion hazards. The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The Trekassy Nest Swing Set has been recalled due to a risk of injury and structural failure. The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by Amazon.
The Heimerdinger Angle Grinder (LB183) has been recalled due to a serious risk of fatal injury from a toothed saw blade attachment. The import has been rejected at the border, and the listing has been removed by Amazon. The Bare Anatomy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, sold via Amazon, eBay, OnBuy, and TikTok, has been recalled due to illegal chemical contamination with butylphenyl methylpropional (lilial/BMHCA), a banned substance. The Bukbas Dinosaur Swim Ring has been recalled due to a serious drowning hazard. The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by Amazon.
The Teashow 6V Battery Charger for Children's E-Bikes has been recalled due to high risks of electric shock and fire. The listing has been removed by Amazon. The Sand Art Activity Kit, sold via eBay and Amazon, has been recalled due to asbestos contamination. Consumers should stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. For disposal, unopened sand should be double-taped in a heavy-duty plastic bag and stored safely. Used sand should be cleaned with wet cloths, wearing protective gloves and a face mask, and double-bagged with used cloths. Return the product to the seller for a full refund or contact your local authority for guidance on safe asbestos disposal.
