Eau de toilette Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Eau de toilette

Brand: Paul Smith

Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01705/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Eau de toilette
Brand Paul Smith
Country United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Case Number SR/01705/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Strangulation Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD
Database: EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Case Number: SR/01705/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country, the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland, has issued a recall for a cosmetic product identified as Paul Smith MEN Eau de Toilette. The recall is being conducted by the retailer, Savers Health and Beauty. The product was found to contain two substances prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetic Products Regulation: 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC). The recall applies only to fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty. The risk level associated with this product is classified as “Serious risk.”

2. Affected Products

– Product Name: MEN
– Product Type: Eau de toilette
– Brand: Paul Smith
– Volume: 100 ml
– Batch Number: 08J06J00708K45K20508K46K205
– Barcode: 3386469215535
– Type/Model Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Scope of Recall: Only fragrances recalled by Savers Health and Beauty are affected.

3. Hazard Information

The product presents a chemical risk due to non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Specifically, the product contains the following prohibited substances:

– 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA): According to the list of ingredients, this substance is present. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
– Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC): According to the list of ingredients, this substance is present. HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.

The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected Paul Smith MEN Eau de Toilette from Savers Health and Beauty should stop using the product immediately. The official recall notice instructs consumers to return the product to the point of purchase. Specific instructions for the return process are available via the retailer’s recall webpage.

5. Official Remedy

The type of measure taken by the economic operator (retailer) is a recall of the product from end users. The specific remedy for consumers (e.g., refund or replacement) is not specified in the recall notice. The date of entry into force of the measure is listed as “Unknown.”

6. Contact Information

– Recall Webpage: https://www.savers.co.uk/prodrecall
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099187
– Case Number: SR/01705/26
– Economic Operator (Retailer): Savers Health and Beauty (type of economic operator: Retailer)

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Eau de toilette?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01705/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Eau de toilette?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Eau de toilette?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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