22-07-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall issued for children's clothes sold by Next amid strangulation risk
An urgent recall has been issued for a number of children's clothing items sold by Next over fears they may lead to strangulation and choking.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced this week that Jainco UK Limited is carrying out a recall of Miss Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set.
According to the CCPC, the product poses "a strangulation and choking hazard due to excessively long decorative cords that do not comply with safety standards."
The brand is Miss and there are five items included in the recall notice. The products being recalled are pictured below and the item numbers are the following: F83773, F83782, F83775, F83781 and F85623. Jainco UK Limited is recalling its Miss Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set
The product was sold online via Next and it is understood that there are approximately 11 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Parents and guardians who purchased one of these products are urged to stop using it immediately and to keep it out of the reach of children.
Customers who may have given any of these items as a gift are also urged to ask the recipient to dispose of the item safely.
In a statement, a Next spokesperson said: "Miss has made us aware of a problem with the above items.
"Unfortunately, it's come to light that there's a potential problem with the decorative cords on the products which are too long. This could present a strangulation / choking hazard for children.
"As the above items don't meet strict technical specifications, Miss has taken the precaution of recalling the items, and request that you return your impacted product to Next immediately for a full refund.
"Please 'contact us' to arrange a collection and full refund."
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