TESCO has urgently recalled a toy that featured on a Peppa Pig magazine because of the choking hazard it poses to children under three.
Issue 419 of the magazine, which is designed for children aged three to seven years old, featured a free gift which included a set of plastic keys.
The faulty toy poses a choking hazard
Tesco has urged shoppers to bin the toy, or return it to store
The alarm was sounded after it was discovered that due to a manufacturing fault, the toy keys may come apart.
This created small pieces which could be choking hazard to young children, especially those aged three and under.
This issue of the monthly Peppa Pig magazine was released for sale on September 17.
The magazine’s publisher, Story House Egmont, urged customers to bin the faulty toy.
It warned: “The key comes apart and causes small parts which means the product is not safe for children under three years as the labelling indicates.
“Safety is of paramount importance to us, so we advise anyone who has this gift to dispose of it.”
The publisher has assured customers that none of their other products have been affected by this recall.
The supermarket has apologised for the blunder and urged shoppers to dispose of the item immediately, or return it to a Tesco store.
The product was recalled by Tesco on October 3.
The magazine is on sale for £5.99, and Tesco has confirmed customers will receive a full refund when they bring the faulty product in.
“If you’ve bought an affected product, please return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.”
The supermarket giant has announced that staff have been briefed on the recall, and returns will be processed immediately.
Use the store locator to find your nearest branch of the supermarket, or contact Tesco Customer Services via the contact us page, it goes on to advise.
The recall comes just days after popular Next baby clothing is also urgently recalled due to choking fears.
The faulty clothing includes a floral cord dress, floral cord dungarees, a cherry printed dungarees and top set, a fairy mouse cord dress, and a cord bubble romper and body set.
Similarly, there is concern that the poppers from the clothing could become detached and present a choking hazard to children.
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
Tesco confirm no receipt is required for a full refund
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