ASDA has recalled a range of George ladies' handbags from end users after the products were found to present a serious chemical risk, according to an official Product Recall notice under case numbers 2609-0009 and 2609-0243. The notice was notified by Local Authority Trading Standards.
The affected products contain excessive concentrations of Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which the notice states may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The products do not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008, according to the notice.
The recalled items, all made in China, are: George Nylon Backpack - Black (article 1100260030, barcode 5059206404971); George Charm Hobo Workbag - Black (1100264700, 5059206962570); George Opp Crossbody Bag - Black (1100242685, 5059204259931); George Opp Tote - Black (1100242000, 5059204184790); George Front Pocket Xbody Bag - Black (1100258937, 5059206286959); George Opp Tote Bag - Black (1100260834, 5059206491797); George Nylon Phone Bag - Black (1100258939, 5059206285778); George Front Pocket Xbody Bag - Tan (1100265415, 5059207039158); Quilted Nylon Camera Bag-Burg (1100258923, 5059206287215); Zebra Nylon Phone Bag-Animal (1100258936, 5059206286553); and Quilted Nylon Camera Bag-Brown (1100264721, 5059206962396).
The notice recommends that owners stop using the product immediately and return it to any ASDA store for a full refund. It directs consumers to the ASDA recall page or to contact ASDA on 0330 053 0111 for further information.
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Source date: 2026-11-02. Read the original announcement.
Image: editorial illustration, not a photograph of the affected product.
