George Ladies’ Handbags Recall (September 2026)
Serious chemical risk due to excess phthalates.
| What | George Ladies’ Handbags |
|---|---|
| Brand | George |
| The hazard | The product presents a serious chemical risk due to excess phthalates. |
| Product type | Clothing, textiles and fashion items - Personal Bags |
| Made in | China |
| Risk level | Serious |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-09-02 (notice 2609-0009) |
What was recalled
Eight models of black and tan ladies’ handbags. Please see below for a list of product identifiers.
Why it was recalled
The products present a serious chemical risk because they contain excessive concentrations of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
The products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
What to do
The products have been recalled from end users by ASDA.
We recommend that consumers stop using the products immediately. Return the products to any ASDA store for a full refund.
For further information, please visit Product Recall: George Ladies Handbags or contact ASDA on 0330 053 0111.
Additional informationPSD case number: 2609-0009, 2609-0243
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-09-02. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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