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Ripstop Goose Puffer recalled over an entrapment risk
Product recall for Ripstop Goose Puffer Jacket 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
A child’s finger, head or limb could become trapped in Ripstop Goose Puffer.
- Take it out of use and away from children.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
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 (2201-0138). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Ripstop Goose Puffer Jacket 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: 2201-0138
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A puffer jacket with a random design of black and grey “camouflage” style patterning, with an overlaid white line geometric pattern. The word, “Ripstock,” in white font, is also repeated randomly across the fabric design. The jacket is intended for ages ranging from 5 years to 14 years.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Ripstop Goose Puffer been recalled?
A child’s finger, head or limb could become trapped in Ripstop Goose Puffer. 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. Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
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.
