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Ripstop Appeton Puffer recalled over an entrapment risk
Product recall for Ripstop Appeton Puffer presenting a risk of entrapment and injuries.
Stop using it and keep children away from it.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Ripstop Appeton Puffer 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 (2201-0139). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Ripstop Appeton Puffer presenting a risk of entrapment and injuries.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of entrapment as the product has an elastic adjuster and toggle on the hood. Such adjusters are not permitted on garments intended for young children as a young child may become entrapped by the cord, such as by playground equipment, leading to strangulation, or moving vehicles such as bus doors and bicycles, resulting in dragging or being run over by the vehicle. Additionally, elasticated cords may “snap” back to face or neck resulting in injury.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 or the relevant standard, BS EN 14682:2014.
Action taken
The product has been recalled 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: 2201-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black puffer jacket intended for ages ranging from 5 years to 14 years of age. Ripstop branding is displayed on the left side of the torso and righthand sleeve cuff.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Ripstop Appeton Puffer been recalled?
Ripstop Appeton Puffer 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?
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?
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.
