The public notice has been issued on the River Island website as well as the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

On its website River Island said: “It has come to our attention that the components on each product identified above contain Lead in excess of legal safety levels and presents a serious risk to the health of anyone wearing or handling the products.

“Affected products can be identified by the product identification numbers printed on the garments wash care label.”

The store goes on to advise customers who bought any of the items to stop wearing them immediately, keep away from children and return or post to a River Island outlet for a full refund.

The affected products first went on sale at River Island in 2018.

The items, which can be identified by the product identification numbers printed on the garment’s wash care label, are:

• Product No. 714210 – River Island premium embellished tassel playsuit. Sold from February 2018.
• Product No. 720271 – River Island sequin embellished cami top. Sold from June 2018.
• Product No. 725642 – River Island longline diamante studded hoody in cream. Sold from October 2018.
• Product No. 723969 – River Island check pattern dress with faux pearl button. Sold from July 2018.
• Product No. 723975 – River Island check pattern sleeveless blouse with faux pearl button. Sold from July 2018.

The returns address is: Freepost, RI Customer Service Parcels.

Alternatively, shoppers can contact the customer service team on 03445766444 for more information on how to post the items back.

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