Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets Recall (June 2026)
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concent….
| What | Lefranc Bourgeois Water-Based Paint Sets |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lefranc Bourgeois |
| The hazard | The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead. |
| Product type | Chemical Products - Paint/Varnish Removers/Cleaners |
| Made in | China |
| Risk level | Serious |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-06-19 (notice 2604-0046) |
What was recalled
Various gouache and acrylic paints.
Why it was recalled
The products present a serious chemical risk as they were found to contain excess concentrations of lead.
Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. Unborn and young children are the most sensitive to lead.
Further information regarding lead can be found on Gov.uk at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lead-properties-incident-management-and-toxicology
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.
What to do
The product has been recalled from end users by Colart Ltd.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of small children. Contact the distributor for redress.
Additional informationPSD notification number: 2604-0046
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-06-19. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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