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High street chain recalls children's clothes over strangulation fears
High street chain recalls children's clothes over strangulation fears
Customers can get a full refund if they bring the items back to the store
An urgent recall has been issued over children's clothing
(Image: Matalan )
A popular high street shop has recalled a number of its children's clothing items due to a risk of "entrapment and strangulation". Matalan said the garments "do not meet or usual high standards for quality and safety".
The warning relates to several boys' summer items including two pairs of swim shorts and a vest and short co-ord. The "immediate" recall notice on the store's website states that customers can bring the garments back to any Matalan store where staff will provide a full discount.
It reads: "It has come to our attention that [these] boys' swim shorts do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety, as there is high possibility of entrapment and strangulation with the draw cord.
"As customer safety is our highest priority, we are immediately recalling these swim shorts.
"If you've bought any of the swim shorts shown, please do not use the product and return it at your earliest convenience to your nearest Matalan store where our staff will be happy to give you a full refund.
"You will not need to produce a receipt to claim a refund."
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Green tie-dyed shorts and blue striped shorts from Matalan
(Image: Matalan )
It continues: "If you have bought [these] for someone else or know someone who has one then please let them know immediately about this notice.
"We pride ourselves on delivering great quality at great prices and we're really sorry for any inconvenience caused.
"Please note this recall does not affect any other Matalan product.
"If you have any queries, please contact 0333 0044444, email us at customercareceo@ write to the address set out below.
"We wish to thank you for your co-operation and we once again apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Matalan soon."
The items in question are:
SHARK RASH VEST & SHORT BLUE B369646/647
SEERSUCKER SWIMSHORT BLUE B369742/743
BOYS TIE DYE SWIMSHORTS B369750/751
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The products were on sale from December 1, 2025, and June 12, 2025
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