The Office for Product Safety Standards has issued a warning over two designer fragrances, which have now been recalled from customers
Mia O'Hare Showbiz Reporter
15:11, 15 Jan 2026
Two fragrances have been withdrawn from sale after being found to pose a significant chemical hazard to consumers. The perfumes contain a substance that has been banned due to its potentially harmful health effects.
The affected products are Hello by Lionel Richie and Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances, both of which are available through Savers Health and Beauty outlets.
The Office for Product Safety Standards has issued an alert stating that both scents contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), a component forbidden for use in cosmetic items.
The recall specifically applies to fragrances purchased from Savers Health and Beauty stores. BMHCA appears on the ingredients list found on the packaging of both Hello and Hot fragrances.
According to the OPSS: "The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
"BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child, and may cause skin sensitisation. The products do not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.", reports the Express.
While the initial alert regarding these products was issued last month, they have now been formally recalled from purchasers.
This means that anyone who has purchased these items should return them to Savers Health and Beauty to receive a full refund.
The OPSS stated: "Customers should return any of the above products purchased at a Savers store to the place of purchase, where they will be issued a full refund.
"Only products purchased in Savers Health and Beauty stores with the barcodes listed are affected by this recall.
"If you are unsure if you have one of the above products, please contact Savers Health and Beauty on help@savers.co.uk."
Here is the full list of affected products:
- Benetton Hot 100ml EDT - Barcodes: 3605473198178 / 715387003000 / 08002135090361.
- Hello by Lionel Richie Femme 50ML EDP - Barcodes: 5060426154546 / 15060426154543.
- Hello by Lionel Richie Homme 50ML EDT - Barcodes: 5060426154447 / 15060426154451.
- Hello by Lionel Richie Femme 100ML EDP - Barcodes: 5060426154522 / 05060426154539.
- Hello by Lionel Richie Homme 100ML EDT - Barcodes: 5060426154423 / 05060426154430.
- Hello by Lionel Richie Femme 30ML EDP - Barcodes: 5060426154461 / 05060426154478.
- Hello by Lionel Richie Homme 30ML EDT - Barcodes: 5060426154560 / 05060426154577.