Thousands of Irish parents urged to cease use of LOL children's toy following recall alert

A children's toy is being recalled due to the presence of a compound which causes skin irritation. 

According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the LOL Triple Layer Tin (Cosmetic Set) from Markwins Beauty Brands INTL Ltd contains Benzyl Benzoate (an antimicrobial, perfuming and solvent ingredient) and a colorant (CI 15865) which are not indicated on the ingredients list. 

Children may be allergic to the product and are unable to actively avoid it. 

The affected product - batch number 1F01, serial number 1482224E, and barcode EAN 0050051822243 - was sold in Argos stores from February 1 2021 to March 10 2023, and in Smyths Toys stores since March 2022. 

Approximately 388 affected products were sold in the Republic of Ireland by Argos and approximately 3,200 affected products were sold in Ireland by Smyths Toys.  

If you are in possession of this product and you have an allergy or intolerance to Benzyl Benzoate or colorant CI 15865, please immediately stop using the product and return it to the retailer where you purchased it from – Argos or Smyths store - for a full refund. 

For further information if you bought the product in Argos, please contact the Argos Customer Service Team via phone on 1800 535 091 or alternatively via email on order.enquiries@argos.ie.