Recall of Various Flying Tiger Drinking Glasses Due to Lead and Cadmium

Source: ACCC · Australia

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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

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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:

  1. Stop using these glasses immediately.
  2. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ACCC product recall.

What is this ACCC product recall about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ACCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Australia. Check with ACCC for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/recalls/product/ for the latest updates from ACCC and other agencies.