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Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations 2PK recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations presenting a risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations 2PK
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6207658000008
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- M207658
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- 2nd September 2024 to 20th November 2024
What to do now
Small parts of Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations 2PK could come loose and choke a young child.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
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 (2412-0136). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as small parts (e.g. the sprinkles) can easily detach from the decoration. The sprinkles can easily be mistaken for food and may cause a person to choke if placed in the mouth.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989 or the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Matalan.
For further information, access the Matalan recall page at the following link: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice
If you have any queries, please contact 0333 0044444 or email customercareaceo@matalan.co.uk.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2412-0136
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Christmas tree decoration in the form of sweets, with sprinkles.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations 2PK been recalled?
Small parts of Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decorations 2PK could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode, model and sold between 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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
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.
