Product description
Powdered eyeliner/kohl in a small bottle with cardboard backing.
Product is applied around the eyes using a small wand.
Product is applied around the eyes using a small wand.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The product contains a high concentration of lead.
The hazards to consumers
Exposure to lead can result in acute (short term) and chronic (long term) poisoning. Adults and children can be affected, but the symptoms are most severe in children and babies of women exposed while they were pregnant. Poisoning can occur after a single exposure.
Symptoms of acute lead poisoning include muscle pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, nausea/vomiting, seizures and coma.
Symptoms of chronic lead poisoning include irritability, lack of energy, loss of appetite, learning disabilities, behavioural problems, poor coordination and impaired growth.
Symptoms of acute lead poisoning include muscle pain, fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, nausea/vomiting, seizures and coma.
Symptoms of chronic lead poisoning include irritability, lack of energy, loss of appetite, learning disabilities, behavioural problems, poor coordination and impaired growth.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using this product immediately and seek medical advice, especially if they experience any of the above symptoms.
If you have used the product, wash with running water any area of your body that has been exposed to the product e.g. eyes, skin or hair.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If you have used the product, wash with running water any area of your body that has been exposed to the product e.g. eyes, skin or hair.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
The Spice Factory Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
India At Home stores in Melbourne
Where the product was sold
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2018/16950 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
