Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Published 23 Jul 2026
SR/02101/26
River Island children's clothing recalled over chemical risk
EU authorities recalled this product (River Island children's clothing) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- One shoulder scuba dress in pink and blue, white crepe skort and white crepe top with bow/heart-shaped brooch details. All childrenswear sizes are affected.
- Brand
- River Island
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Unknown
- Category
- Clothing & textiles
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The casings of the heart and bow-shaped brooches have an excessive concentration of cadmium. Cadmium is harmful to human health because it accumulates in the body, can damage the kidneys and bones and it may cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02101/26
View official notice ↗
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