Eau de toilette Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

Case Number: SR/01698/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate notification
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying authority for the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland has issued a recall for a specific batch of Davidoff Coolwater Eau de Toilette. The recall is triggered by the product’s non-compliance with the Cosmetic Products Regulation. Laboratory analysis of the product’s ingredient list has identified the presence of two prohibited substances: 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC). The product is intended for women and is packaged in a 30 ml bottle. The recall is limited to fragrances sold by Savers Health and Beauty. The responsible economic operator (retailer) has initiated a recall of the product from end users.

2. Affected Products

– Product Name: Coolwater
– Brand: Davidoff
– Category: Cosmetics (Eau de toilette)
– Target Consumer: Women
– Volume: 30 ml
– Batch Number: 72287276
– Barcode: 3414202011820
– 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. The specific retail locations or online channels are not detailed in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The following hazards are explicitly stated in the EU Safety Gate data:

– Chemical Risk: The product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA). According to the recall notice, BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation.
– Allergic Reaction Risk: The product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC). According to the recall notice, HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction.
– Non-Compliance: The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation because both BMHCA and HICC are prohibited in cosmetic products.

Note: The database entry header includes “Strangulation Hazard,” but this hazard is not mentioned in the source data for this specific case. No strangulation hazard is described in the recall notice.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected Davidoff Coolwater Eau de Toilette (batch number 72287276, barcode 3414202011820) from Savers Health and Beauty should take the following action as stated in the recall notice:

– Stop using the product immediately.
– Return the product to the point of purchase (Savers Health and Beauty) for a full refund or replacement, as per the official remedy.

The recall notice does not specify a deadline for returning the product.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as notified by the retailer (economic operator), is a recall of the product from end users. The specific measure taken by the retailer is:

– Recall of the product from end users.
– Date of entry into force: Unknown (not specified in the recall notice).

Consumers are entitled to a remedy (refund or replacement) upon returning the affected product. The exact terms of the remedy (e.g., full refund, exchange for a different product) are not detailed in the source data beyond the general recall measure.

6. Contact Information

– Recall Website: https://www.savers.co.uk/prodrecall
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099180
– Case Number: SR/01698/26
– Notifying Authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional Contact Details: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are directed to the Savers Health and Beauty recall website for further instructions.

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