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Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decoration — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2024-12-20

Hazard: Choking

Matalan Sweets Christmas Tree Decoration poses a choking hazard

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-12-20
Model identifiers	Model: M207658; Barcode: 6207658000008;
Category	Household decorative articles
Hazard	Choking
Hazard description	The product presents a risk of choking as small parts (e.g. the sprinkles) can easily detach from the decoration. The sprinkles can easily be mistaken for food and may cause a person to choke if placed in the mouth.
Non-compliance	Food Imitations (Safety) Regulations 1989; General Product Safety Regulations 2005
Remedy	The product has been recalled from end users by Matalan. For further information, access the Matalan recall page at the following link: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice If you have any queries, please contact 0333 0044444 or email customercareaceo@matalan.co.uk.
Recall number	2412-0136
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Small-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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