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Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts recalled over an entrapment risk

Entrapment

Product recall for Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts presenting a risk of entrapment.

Take it out of use and away from children.

  • Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts: photo from the OPSS notice of 23 May 2023
    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.

  • Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts

    BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
    • 307030111319645
    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • 3070301

What to do now

The risk with Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts is entrapment: gaps are the wrong size.

  1. Take it out of use and away from children.
  2. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  3. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

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

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 (2304-0020). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product recall for Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts presenting a risk of entrapment.

The risk

The product presents a risk of entrapment as it contains a free drawstring at the waist area, which can become trapped during the various activities of a child and cause them to be injured.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Action taken

The products have been recalled from end users by Primark.

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, access the Primark website at: https://www.primark.com/en-gb/help/recall .

Additional information

PSD case number: 2304-0020

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Children’s black shorts with grey print.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts been recalled?

The risk with Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts is entrapment: gaps are the wrong size. 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 barcode and 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 out of use and away from children. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.

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.

Where was Primark Children's Leaf Fade Shorts sold?

The notice names Primark. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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