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England Hockey Quicksticks Wooden Hockey Sticks — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-10-22

Hazard: Chemical

England Hockey Quicksticks Wooden Hockey Sticks contain harmful chemicals

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-10-22
Model identifiers	Brand: England Hockey
Category	Hobby / sports equipment
Hazard	Chemical
Hazard description	The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains an excess concentration of phthalates. One type of hockey stick is smaller and therefore more likely to be used by children._x000D_ Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system.
Non-compliance	REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008; Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
Remedy	The product has been withdrawn from the market.
Recall number	2410-0074
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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