British shoppers have received an urgent warning regarding a baby sleeping bag sold by Marks & Spencer that poses a "potential strangulation hazard".
The retailer has issued a recall for the Stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleeping Bag after discovering the product fails to comply with British safety regulations.
The neck opening on the sleeping bag does not satisfy the requirements set out in BS EN16781, the British standard for sleeping bag safety.
In light of this, the retailer has urged all customers who purchased this item to "stop using [it] immediately".
Instead, parents should return the sleeping bags to any Clothing & Home store or through customer services for a full refund.
To ensure the safety of customers going forward, M&S has also withdrawn the sleeping bags from sale online and in stores.
The affected product, which carries the model number T92/4648S, was available in three size ranges: newborn to six months, six to 18 months, and 18 to 36 months, all in the Blue Mix design.
Each size variant had its own barcode number for identification purposes.
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M&S has issued a recall for the Stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleeping Bag
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Affected barcodes
T92/4648S/ Blue mix / 0-6m/ 9927667
T92/4648S/ Blue mix / 6-18m/ 9930230
T92/4648S/ Blue mix / 18-36m/ 9944855
An M&S spokesperson confirmed to GB News: "The safety of our products is our top priority. Following testing by our assurance partner, we have issued a recall notice for the Stripe 2.5 tog sleeping bag as the measurements do not meet the British standard requirement.
"Customers should return the product to their nearest M&S Clothing store or contact customer services for a full refund."
Those who require additional information can reach the retailer's customer services team via the M&S website or at 0333 014 8555.
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While recalls aren't overly common, they should always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
For the latest product safety notices, including recalls and withdrawals, Britons should consult the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
For the latest food recalls and withdrawals, the Food Standards Agency offers the most up-to-date information. Most major retailers also have special sections on their website dedicated to such notices.
It's worth checking these regularly to stay informed about any products in your home that might need returning.