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DFND Extended Jogger Junior recalled over a strangulation risk
Product recall for children’s joggers presenting a risk of strangulation.
Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
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.
DFND Extended Jogger Junior
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- DF30156
What to do now
DFND Extended Jogger Junior could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck.
- Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now.
- Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
If someone has been hurt
Get help urgently
- a child who has been caught by the neck, even if they seem fine afterwards — call 999 or go to A&E
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0100). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for children’s joggers presenting a risk of strangulation.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of strangulation as the drawstring in the product’s waist band was not secured and was longer than the permissible maximum. If the cord becomes detached, a young child may become entangled in the cord and present a risk of strangulation.
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: 2201-0100
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Jogging bottoms with free running waist draw cord. Pack of 2 black/camo for ages 5/6-15/16 years.
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Questions
Why has DFND Extended Jogger Junior been recalled?
DFND Extended Jogger Junior could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
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?
Take it off the child, or remove it from the cot or room, now. Do not tie the cord up out of the way; remove it or stop using the item.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
