River Island Apologises After 'Serious Chemical Risk' Product Recall

River Island issues urgent product recall on item posing 'serious chemical risk'

The retailer said they 'sincerely apologise' for any inconvenience caused by the recall.

River Island apologises after 'serious chemical risk' product recall

River Island is urgently recalling a handbag which presents a "serious chemical risk" as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead.

River Island accessory poses 'serious risk' to the kidneys and brain due to toxic metal threat

River Island has issued an urgent product recall for its Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag after discovering unsafe quantities of lead in its metal chain handle.The handbag, bearing product number 927917, was available in stores and online between June 18 and November 3, 2025.The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) confirmed that "the product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an e…