Wilko have just issued a recall on several toy dolls as they fail to meet the required safety standards.
The dolls being recalled are all four of the Sparkle Girlz Winter Princess Doll, as they "contain a higher than expected levels of phthalates and consequently may present a risk to children".
Phthalates are chemicals that are thought to be cancer causing and so the levels of them in toys is strictly controlled.
If you have any of these toys you should return it to a Wilko store* for a refund.
You can read the recall on the Wilko website here, or on the Trading Standards website here, and the notice follows in full below:
Wilko - Sparkle Girlz Winter Princess Doll - recall
Important safety recall notice
Sparkle Girlz Winter Princess Doll
Item code: 0417591
Applies to all four different variants.
We've recently become aware of a potential safety issue with our Sparkle Girlz Winter Princess Doll shown above. We have identified that this product contains higher than expected levels of phthalates and consequently may present a risk to children if placed in the mouth, therefore it does not meet our strict safety requirements.
Nothing matters more to us than our customers' safety - so if you've purchased this product from us, please return it to any of our stores for a full refund of the purchase price.
Please note that this recall only applies to the products described above.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Wilko store or call the Wilko Customer Care Team free on 08000 329 329
We wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience.
To find your nearest store call 08444 77 88 77 or visit wilko.com*
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