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Matalan Boys’ Swimwear — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-06-03
Hazard: Entrapment and strangulation

Matalan Boys’ Swimwear, entrapment and strangulation risk

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2025-06-03
Model identifiersSHARK RASH VEST & SHORT BLUE B369646/647, SEERSUCKER SWIMSHORT BLUE B369742/743, BOYS TIE DYE SWIMSHORTS B369750/751
CategoryClothing, textiles and fashion items
HazardEntrapment and strangulation
Hazard descriptionThe products present a risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords.
Non-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyThe product has been recalled from end users by Matalan. If you have purchased any of the affected boys’ swimwear, please stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Matalan store for a full refund. You will not need to produce a receipt. Should you have any queries, please contact the Matalan Customer Care Team on 0333 0044444 or via email on customercareceo@matalan.co.uk For further information, please access the Matalan recall site here: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list
Recall number2506-0009
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces 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 productsCord/drawstring length and breakaway force vs. children's-product rules.
Rules & standards likely involvedUK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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