Product recallOPSS
Bench Junior Hoody recalled over an entrapment risk
Product recall for children’s hoodie presenting a risk of entrapment.
Stop using it and keep children away from it.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Bench Junior Hoody
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- EN30334 BN3E117227BS2MAM
What to do now
Bench Junior Hoody has openings that could trap part of a child’s body.
- Stop using it and keep children away from it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0118). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for children’s hoodie presenting a risk of entrapment.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of entrapment as the zip pullers measure 8.5cm and 8cm, with the lower zip puller hanging below the hem. This exceeds the zip puller limit in the relevant standard which are not permitted on garments intended for young children if they are longer than 7.5cm in length from the zip slider, as a young child may become entrapped, such as by playground equipment, leading to strangulation, or by moving vehicles such as bus doors and bicycles, resulting in dragging or being run over by the vehicle.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 or the relevant standard, BS EN 14682:2014
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users by M&M Direct.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by M&M Direct.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0118
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Bench junior hoody for ages 5/6 years-13 years.
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Questions
Why has Bench Junior Hoody been recalled?
Bench Junior Hoody has openings that could trap part of a child’s body. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it and keep children away from it. Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
