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River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit presenting a risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 458872
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- August 2023-November 2023
What to do now
Small parts of River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit could come loose and choke a young child.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
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 (2311-0230). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of choking as the silver poppers on the non-functional pocket can become loose and detach, producing a small part. A small child may put the small part in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. The product should be kept away from children, and returned to the nearest River Island store.
Further information can be found on the River Island website at the following link: https://www.riverisland.com/product-recall .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2311-0230
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Blue baby snowsuit with zip front and two non-functional front pockets with popper closures.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit been recalled?
Small parts of River Island Baby Boy's Blue Quilted Snowsuit could come loose and choke a young child. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code and sold between 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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
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.
