MATALAN has urgently recalled kids’ summer dresses over strangulation fears.
The selection of outfits has been pulled from stores after it was discovered that the decorative draw cords were too long.
According to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), the ‘Miss Summer’ garments present “risks of strangulation, entrapment or choking”.
As well as dresses, a shorts and vest combo was also taken off rails in stores across the country.
Check your little ones’ wardrobe for:
- Miss Soft Pink Printed Boho Summer Dress
- Miss Bottle Green True Knit Top Shorts and Headband Outfit Set
- Miss Cream True Knit Top Shorts and Headband Outfit Set
- Miss Pink True Knit Top Shorts and Headband Outfit Set
- Miss Blue Printed Patch Work Summer Dress
- Miss Light Blue Printed Boho Summer Dress
The clothing line has also been pulled from Next stores previously, but now Matalan has been added to the recall.
The OPSS wrote: “The product presents risks of strangulation and choking as they have decorative draw cords which exceed the maximum permissible length.
“While worn, the cord may become entangled and tighten across the child’s neck, leading to strangulation, entrapment or choking.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”
If you’ve been affected by the recall, the OPSS says to stop using the product immediately and return it for a full refund.
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The Sun has contacted Matalan and Next for comment.
This comes as Waitrose pulled its Waitrose & Partners Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta because it contains mustard, which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to mustard.
The Food Standards Agency said: “Waitrose is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.
“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.
“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”
It adds: “If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to mustard, do not eat it.
“Instead return it to your local Waitrose & Partners branch for a refund.
“You can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884, Option 4.”
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
