Matalan urgently recalls £12 children's clothing over ‘risk of being strangled' & warns ‘stop using immediately'
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MATALAN have urgently recalled three children's clothes products over a "risk of being strangled".
The British retailer made the decision after deciding that a number of boy's swim shorts posed a serious risk to kids.
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The Boys Blue Shark Rash Vest & Short Set was recalled
Credit: Matalan
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Matalan also recalled the seersucker swimshort blue
Credit: Matalan
The recall affects the blue shark rash vest and shorts worth £12 on the website at the time of writing.
The other two products recalled were the seersucker swimshorts in blue and the boys tie dye swimshorts.
Parents were urged to take the faulty items away from little ones and return them "immediately" to a Matalan store.
All three products could cause entrapment and strangulation, warned the retailer.
Matalan stressed that no receipt will be required to claim the refund.
Matalan said: "It has come to our attention that the above boys' swim shorts do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety, as there is a high possibility of entrapment and strangulation with the draw cord."
The company also urged customers who bought the swimwear as gifts to inform others about the recall notice straight away.
It added: "If you have bought the above for someone else or know someone who has one then please let them know
immediately about this notice."
Matalan apologised for the inconvenience caused to shoppers and confirmed that the recall does not affect any other products.
The retailer added: "We pride ourselves on delivering great quality at great prices, and we're really sorry for any inconvenience caused."
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) also issued an alert to British shoppers regarding the recall.
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The Government department explained that the dangerous swimwear fails to meet General Product Safety Regulations 2005 due to the excessive length of functional draw cords in the garments.
Officials also emphasised that shoppers should stop using the products right away.
Those with further queries can contact Matalan's Customer Care Team on 0333 0044444 or email customercareceo@matalan.co.uk.
It comes after a popular children's swimming float was urgently recalled over fears it could cause serious injury or even drowning.
The product, sold on Amazon, has been flagged as a safety risk.
It came after authorities found that its attachable canopy could lift the float from the water in windy conditions, putting children in danger.
The alert was issued in the UK following a border inspection.
The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for babies and toddlers, poses a 'serious risk of injuries', according to the Product Safety Report.
If the float becomes airborne, a child could be thrown out and suffer an impact injury or drown.
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