Asda urgently recalls item over child safety concerns

The emergency warning relates to a kids' item, which features Disney characters and branding. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
The emergency warning relates to a kids' item, which features Disney characters and branding. (Image: PA)
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Asda has urgently recalled an item in which a child could become 'tangled or trapped in'.

The emergency warning relates to a kids' item, which features Disney characters and branding.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued the recall for the George 'Stitch and Angel' 2-piece set available at ASDA. The PSD number is 2505-0161.

See the recall here from Asda.

The product description reads: "A light blue two-piece clothing set for children with Stitch and Angel designs."

It said: "The product has been identified as presenting a risk of injuries as the cord supplied with the shorts is too long.

"A child could become tangled or trapped in the cord, leading to injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

"The product has been recalled from end users. Consumers are advised to return the product to their nearest ASDA store for a full refund. For further information, please access ASDA’s website at the following link."

The barcodes (found on the inner care label of the garment) are 5059201121453, 5059201121477, 5059201121491, 5059201121811 5059201121835, 5059201121859, 5059201121873, 5059201121897.


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Asda warned: "The George Stitch and Angel 2-piece set has been identified with a manufacturing issue on the cord length which on some garments may be too long and could pose a risk of injury. The top in this 2-piece set is unaffected. This issue affects ALL sizes.

"If you have purchased the George Stitch and Angel 2-piece set from Asda, please 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 0101."

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