A POPULAR children’s clothing item from Marks and Spencers is being urgently recalled over “suffocation risks”.
Parents and customers have been advised to stop using it immediately.
Marks and Spencers PLC Children’s Fisherman’s Coats for 0 to 3 Months and 3 to 6 Months is being recalled.
The product is meant for babies under 6 months, but includes a hood which presents a risk of choking.
Should a baby be left unattended and the hood covers its head, it may suffocate itself.
End users have been advised to return the product to the store from which it was bought for a full refund.
The models include: Ditsy Print Fisherman Coat, Printed Fisherman Coat, Hooded Fisherman Jacket. With the batch codes: T78 4045Y, T78 2032Y, T78 4039Y.
Along with the batch numbers: 6478681, 6480295, 8912657, 8912879, 28003922, 28003939.
Its product description is as follows: “Water-resistant children’s jackets sold from 9th January 2025.”
The product was made in China.
An alert by the The Office for Safety and Standards on April 8 read: “The product presents a risk of suffocation because it includes a hood and is available in sizes suitable for babies (aged 0-3 months and 3-6 months).
“If a baby is placed inside a hooded product and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover the head and face.
“This may lead to suffocation.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”
It comes after another major retailer issued an urgent recall on a popular cushion that could catch fire.
John Lewis announced its Carnival Floor Cushion was being recalled, with owners have been warned to return them immediately.
On the website, the brand said: “John Lewis & Partners are recalling the above product due to results of routine testing finding it did not meet the fire safety requirements.
“This means there is a potential risk of a fire, if the product is exposed to an ignition source.”
Those who have picked up the luxury pillow have been urged to “stop using the product” and “package” it up to avoid harm.
Once wrapped up, the colorful patterned pillow can be returned to any John Lewis store for a full return.
It was removed from the shelves on February 14 but the sought-after item had still been sold for nearly two weeks, putting customers at risk.
The retailer added: “We’re very sorry that it has been necessary to recall this product, and for the inconvenience caused.”
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item