Product Recall: Children's Wellington Boots sold by Next

Product recall for three models of children's wellington boots presenting a chemical risk.

• From: Office for Product Safety and Standards
• Published: 7 July 2023

• Alert type: Product recall
• Risk level: Not provided
• Product category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items
• Measure type: Recall of the product from end users
• Recall/alert date: 7 July 2023

Summary

Product: Children’s Wellington Boots sold by Next

Hazard: The product presents a chemical risk as it contains excessive concentrations of phthalates.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by Next.

Product information

PSD Reference Number	Product Name	Next Item Number	Link to Product Image and PDF
2306-0139	Girls Black Gloss Wellington Boot with Buckle	U13037	Link to Product Image and PDF
2306-0142	Children’s Matt Black Plain Wellington Boot	U19513	Link to Product Image and PDF
2306-0143	Children’s Stripy Wellington Boot	A72563	Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a chemical risk as it contains a restricted phthalate (DBP) at concentrations in excess of the legal limit. Phthalates can potentially harm children’s health either via cancer or non-cancer effects and may cause the child to have long term health implications.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users by Next. Next are contacting affected customers directly.

Additional information

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Published 7 July 2023