Asda recalls handbags as Leeds shoppers told to stop using them ‘immediately’
If you have one of these handbags, you should return it immediately
Shoppers in Leeds are being warned that Asda is recalling three lines of ladies’ handbags after they were found to pose a “serious” chemical risk.
It is feared that chemical risk may cause damage to the reproductive system. Customers are urged to return them to any of the supermarket's shops immediately.
The bags, which are all black and have an “unknown” country of origin, contain excessive concentrations of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said.
Phthalates, which are sometimes added to plastic to make it softer and more flexible, may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system, the OPSS added.
Asda has recalled the bags:
the £10 Front Pocket Xbody Bag carrying the product code 1100258937001
the £16 Opp Tote Bag with the product code 1100260834001
the £8 Black Nylon Phone Bag with the product code 1100258939001.
In its statement on the recall, The OPSS explained: “We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately. Return the product to any Asda store for a full refund.”
Consumers can contact Asda on 0330 053 0111 for further information.