Product recallOPSS
Ripstop WASSIM Parker Jacket Black recalled over an entrapment risk
Product recall for Parker Jacket 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
A child’s finger, head or limb could become trapped in Ripstop WASSIM Parker Jacket Black.
- Stop using it and keep children away from it.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
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 (2201-0131). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Parker 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: 2201-0131
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A junior’s black fur lined hooded parka coat intended for ages from 5 to 13 years old
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Ripstop WASSIM Parker Jacket Black been recalled?
A child’s finger, head or limb could become trapped in Ripstop WASSIM Parker Jacket Black. 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. 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.
