Recall of Various Flying Tiger Drinking Glasses Due to Lead and Cadmium
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen has recalled several styles of 220ml drinking glasses because the print contains excessive levels of lead and cadmium, exceeding permissible limits and posing serious health risks.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on April 7, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The print on the outside of the drinking glasses contains levels of lead and cadmium that exceed permissible limits within the EU.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are various 220ml drinking glasses sold by Flying Tiger Copenhagen Trading Pty Ltd:
- Small red hearts - item no. 3052986, all batches, sold since January 2024
- Strawberry - item no. 3053912, all batches, sold since February 2024
- Lemons yellow - item no. 3055350, all batches, sold since May 2024
- Pumpkin - item no. 3057450, all batches, sold since August 2024
- Single flowers mixed colours - item no. 3060031, all batches, sold since January 2025
- Oranges - item no. 3062993, all batches, sold since May 2025
What You Should Do
Consumers should:
- Stop using these glasses immediately.
- Return the glasses to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, contact Flying Tiger Copenhagen Trading Pty Ltd via their online enquiry form at https://flyingtiger.com.au/contact-us/ or visit their store locator at https://flyingtiger.com.au/store-locator/.
Why This Matters
Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead and/or cadmium is linked to serious adverse health effects, highlighting the importance of this recall for consumer safety.
Source
This recall information is from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). For more details, visit: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/various-print-styles-drinking-glasses-220ml
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
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