‘Stop using' alert to Irish parents as popular children's items sold in Next recalled over choking & strangulation fears
several children's clothing items
were recalled over choking and strangulation fears.
The affected kids clothes, made by the brand Miss, were sold online through
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The items pose a possible risk of choking or strangulation
Credit: CCPC
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Parents have been warned to stop using immediately
Credit: CCPC
Miss dresses, knitted top, shorts and headband outfits were included in the
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission alerted parents of the recall due to
choking and strangulation concerns today.
The affected items have been found to feature excessively long decorative cords.
According to
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The products do not meet the required
The CCPC said: "Jainco UK Limited is carrying out a recall of Miss Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set.
"The product poses a strangulation and choking hazard due to excessively long decorative cords that do not comply with safety standards."
The affected products were sold online via retailer Next Retail Limited.
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There are approximately 11 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
The brand is Miss and the item numbers are F83773, F83782, F83775, F83781 and F85623.
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The CCPC said that parents should keep their
And they said buyers can contact Next Ireland for a refund.
They added: "If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
"If customers have given any of these items as a gift, please ask the recipient to dispose of the item safely.
"Please contact Next Ireland to arrange a refund."
It comes after a
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the recall due to safety concerns.
REGULATIONS
The Hedkayse Rugby Headguard has been recalled due to non-compliance with the essential
It is understood there are approximately 3 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
The brand is Hedkayse and the model is R1 Youth/Adult.
The CCPC said: "Hedkayse Limited are carrying out a recall of Hedkayse Rugby Headguard.
"The product has been recalled due to failure to demonstrate conformity assessment, invalid CE marking affixed and non-compliance with the essential health and safety requirements of the PPE Regulations.
"The brand is Hedkayse. The model is R1 Youth/Adult."
They continued: "Customers should stop using the product immediately.
"Hedkayse asks customers to contact them at info@hedkayse.com to discuss a product recall/replacement service."
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Some children's clothes sold via Next's online platform have been issued a recall
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