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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.
Take it out of use and away from children.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
The risk with Ripstop Appeton Puffer is entrapment: gaps are the wrong size.
- Take it out of use and away from children.
- 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. 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 (2201-0140). 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: 2201-0140
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A two tone, black and red puffer jacket intended for ages ranging from 5 years to 14 years of age
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Ripstop Appeton Puffer been recalled?
The risk with Ripstop Appeton Puffer 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?
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 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.
