A high street retailer has issued a recall for some of its Christmas products, following serious safety fears. The White Company initially sold its ‘Jingles’ baby clothes as part of a festive range but now believes some items pose a safety risk.
In a warning posted to its site, the store said: “We’ve identified a problem with the above items. Unfortunately, there is an issue with the red pom pom as it does not meet our required high standards and is a potential choking hazard which can come fully or partly detached from the garment and may be swallowed by children.”
There are seven items affected by this recall, each identifiable by a unique product number and design. These are the following:
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Jingles Blue Stripe Sleepsuit (Product number A12828)
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Jingles Pink Stripe Sleepsuit (Product number A12831)
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Jingles Grey Stripe Sleepsuit (Product number A12834)
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Pink Striped Jingles Slim Fit Pyjamas (Product number A13877 & A13878)
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Blue Striped Jingles Slim Fit Pyjamas (Product number A13879 & A13880)
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Sparkle Polka Dot Jingles Velour Pyjama Set (Product number A12903 & A12904)
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Jingles Hooded Towel (Product number A13548)
Although The White Company published this alert back in December, its concerns were reiterated in a separate government alert posted on January 29. This emphasised the importance of returning affected products to the retailer as they do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
“Consumers in possession of any of the affected garments should stop using the products immediately and return to any The White Company store for a full refund,” the Government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards said. “If you are unable to visit a store, please contact The White Company’s customer service team on [email protected] or 020 3758 9222.”
Meanwhile, The White Company also added: “If you received this item as a gift, you can also return it to our stores, or contact us for assistance with returning the product by post. If you gifted this item, please notify the recipient about this recall and ask them to reach out to us for assistance with returning the product.
“…It is important to note that these items affected have been available for purchase from 14th October 2024. No other Little White Clothing products within this range are affected.”
For further information, visit The White Company’s website.