Shoppers in Poundland have been warned over baby socks and tights that could cause cuts.
Anyone who has bought the clothing items since September 2023 have been urged to check for the affected batch numbers.
"The products pose a risk of injuries or cuts as the material inside of the socks may cause a tourniquet around a child’s toe," the Office for Product Safety and Standards said in a statement shared this week.
"The products do not meet the requirements of The General Product Safety Regulations 2005."
Poundland has recalled a range of children's socks
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Affected items
Bu Terry Minnie Mouse Socks: 830796
Various Baby Boy Socks and Tights: 831099, 830982, 831903, 818510, 818568, 830983, 830984, 830988, 831902, 828530, 822088. All colours and all sizes.
Various Baby Girl Socks and Tights: 818509, 829735, 831121, 829736, 830901, 830980, 830981, 831037, 818317. All colours and all sizes.
Various Licensed Baby Socks - Tom & Jerry, Bambi, Toy Story and Chip and Dale Tights: 831123, 833029, 830792, 831901, 803047. All colours and sizes.
Various Mickey and Minnie Mouse Baby Socks & Tights: 827493, 830798, 830799, 830795, 830797, 830793. All colours and sizes.
Various Winter Baby Socks: 831038, 831039, 831041, 831042, 831043, 831044, 831040. All colours and sizes.
Various Xmas Baby Socks: 829737, 831120, 826755, 826756, 831122. All colours and sizes.
A Poundland statement said: "Poundland is enacting a voluntary recall of various baby boy socks and tights due to a serious safety risk of injuries to children.
"If you have bought the above product, do not use it. Instead return it to a Poundland store for a full refund (no proof of purchase required).
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products are at the heart of everything we do."
Anyone with the affected products can return them to stores or contact Poundland customer care for more information.
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The products could cause a risk of injury
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