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Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets sold by Next and Matalan (2507-0080 and 2507-0076) — choking & strangulation risk

UK OPSSChokingStrangulationJul 21, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets sold by Next and Matalan (2507-0080 and 2507-0076) — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets sold by Next and Matalan (2507-0080 and 2507-0076) — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets sold by Next and Matalan (2507-0080 and 2507-0076) — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets sold by Next and Matalan (2507-0080 and 2507-0076) — choking & strangulation risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The products present risks of strangulation and choking as they have decorative draw cords which exceed the maximum permissible length. While worn, the cord may become entangled and tighten across the child’s neck, leading to strangulation, entrapment or choking. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The products have been recalled from end users by Next and Matalan. Owners of the product should cease use immediately and return the product for a full refund. For further details, please access the Next recall site here: https://zendesk.next.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4407719541521-Product-recalls-safety-notices . Alternatively, if you purchased the product from Matalan, please create a returns label at the following website: https://www.royalmail.com/track-my-return#/details/4822

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

A variety of children’s summer dresses and outfit sets

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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