Asda, Matalan and Amazon issue recall warnings to shoppers
Included in the recalls are pairs of swimwear which present a serious health risk, jewellery which presents a 'serious chemical risk', and
We have rounded up the recalls you should be aware of. If you have purchased any of the products below, please stop using them immediately.
Asda recall
A George at Asda product has been recalled from all stores across the UK, and anyone who has purchased it has been urged to 'stop using it immediately'.
The supermarket giant has pulled the product from its stores and is asking anyone who owns it to return it to a store for a full refund.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the George Baby 3-Pack Rompers with Zip sold by Asda presents a 'risk of injuries'.
The recall affects all sizes of the rompers up to 24 months and impacts the following barcodes: 5059201506212, 5059201505772,5059201506137, 5059201506151, 5059201506175, 5059201505796, 5059201506113, 5059201506199, 5059201505772, 5059201506137, 5059201506151, 5059201506175, 5059201505796, 5059201506113, 5059201506199.
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A warning from The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: 'The product presents a risk of injuries as some of the zips have sharp edges. This may lead to babies becoming scratched and injured during use.
"The product does not meet the requirement of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
"Consumers are advised to return the product to their nearest ASDA store for a full refund."
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An Asda spokesman added: 'George Baby 3PK Zip Rompers (all sizes up to 24 months) has been identified with a manufacturing issue.
"Some of the zips may contain sharp edges, which poses a risk of injury. This issue affects ALL sizes.
"If you have purchased the George Baby 3PK Zip Rompers from Asda, please stop using immediately.
"Bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.
"If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 010"
Matalan recall
Matalan has recalled a product which could cause 'strangulation' as customers have been told to 'stop using it immediately'.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) confirmed that Matalan was recalling some its boys' swimwear due a 'risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords'.
These are the affected product names and item numbers:
Shark Rash Vest & Short Blue - B369646/647
Seersucker Swimshort Blue - B369742/743
Boys Tie Dye Swimshorts - B369750/751
A Matalan spokesman said: 'It has come to our attention that the above Boy's swim shorts do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety.
(Image: Matalan)
' If you have bought any of the swim shorts shown, please do not use and return immediately.'
An OPSS spokesman added: 'The products present a risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords.
'The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
'If you have purchased any of the affected boys' swimwear, please stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Matalan store for a full refund.
'You will not need to produce a receipt.'
Amazon recall
A piece of jewellery sold via Amazon has been removed from sale because it contains a 'serious chemical risk' which could cause cancer.
The affected jewellery is a Dervivea metal ring and earings with Amazon codes B0CT21SWWY (Ring) and B0DHV43HC3 (Earrings).
The product presents a 'serious risk chemical risk' as it contains butylphenyl methylpropional, which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
An OPSS spokesman said: 'The products present a serious chemical risk as the cadmium content was found to be greater than the maximum permissible limit in both the metal ring and metal earrings.
'Cadmium is harmful to human health as it accumulates in the body, can damage organs and may cause cancer.
'Owners of the product are advised to contact the distributor they purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).'
Government guidance on Cadmium explains: 'Following exposure to any chemical, the adverse health affects you may encounter depend on several factors, including the amount to which you are exposed (dose), the way you are exposed, the duration of exposure, the form of the chemical and if you were exposed to any other chemicals.
'Exposure to cadmium for a long period of time may result in damage to the kidneys and bones and may cause cancer.
'If you have any health concerns regarding exposure to cadmium, seek guidance from your GP or contact NHS 111.'
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