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BIJOU Poppy Jumpsuit recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for BIJOU Poppy Jumpsuit presenting a risk of choking.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The risk with BIJOU Poppy Jumpsuit is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Polarn O. Pyret / BIJOU.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2506-0213). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for BIJOU Poppy Jumpsuit presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of choking as the push buttons in the leg opening may become loose or detach after a short period of use. If a young child were to place the detached button into their mouths, they may choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of 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.
Consumers in possession of the jumpsuit should stop using it immediately and contact their nearest point of sale for a full refund or exchange.
For further details and recall instructions, please access the Polarn O. Pyret recall site here: https://www.polarnopyret.com/en/uk/recalled-products.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2506-0213
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A children’s jumpsuit in a light blue poppy design.
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Questions
Why has BIJOU Poppy Jumpsuit been recalled?
The risk with BIJOU Poppy Jumpsuit is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
