Parents and carers have been told to stop children wearing a rose pink tracksuit sold through TikTok Shop after safety regulators identified a major safety risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recalled the Kids Unisex Rose Pink Tracksuit, sold by seller Stylerunway, due to dangerous cords around the neck area.
Officials stated: "The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as it has decorative cords around the neck which exceed the maximum permissible length."
In light of this, shoppers have been urged to "stop using the product immediately".
The safety hazard arises from the tracksuit's design features that violate product safety standards.
According to the OPSS warning, "while worn, the cord may become entangled and tighten across the child's neck, leading to strangulation".
This design flaw means the cords could catch on playground equipment, furniture, or other objects whilst a child is playing or moving about.
As a result, the product fails to meet the requirements set out in the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Parents and carers have been issued an urgent safety warning (stock)
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The Kids Unisex Rose Pink Tracksuit poses a 'serious strangulation risk'
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It has been formally recalled from end users as part of the corrective action.
Parents who have purchased the tracksuit should take immediate action to protect their children.
The OPSS stated: "Consumers should stop using this product immediately and contact the TikTok seller or TikTok Shop Customer Service team to request redress."
The tracksuit can be identified by its Product Safety Database (PSD) notification number: 2506-0177.
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The dangerous clothing item is sold through TikTok Shop
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Food and product recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
Asda recently issued an alert following a fire hazard discovery in its home collection.
George Home Bench Pads have been recalled in all colours because they fail to meet fire and furnishing regulations.
Customers who have purchased any of the dangerous products were urged to "bring them back to their nearest store".
The retailer promised full refunds for all returned items, with no receipt required for the exchange.
Britons were also warned of a pastry recall affecting shoppers in England and Wales.
Woodstock Foods has called back its Vanilla Crème Crowns pastries after undeclared hazelnuts were discovered in the product, making it "a possible health risk" for anyone with an allergy to them.
For the latest information on product recalls, consult the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). For food recalls and withdrawals, see the Food Standards Agency (FSA).