Dunnes Stores has pulled some of its popular children’s pyjama sets from sale due to safety fears.
The company says that the risk associated with the product is that of cuts and suffocation, with almost 6,000 sold in Ireland to date.
The affected products are the Digger, Dino, Mermaid and Unicorn short-sleeved pyjama sets for young children.
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A spokesperson warned: “A fusible layer inserted and applied to the back of the pyjama top may pose a safety risk if not secure on all garments.”
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued a recall notice on Monday.
It said: “Dunnes Stores Unlimited Company is carrying out a recall of Digger, Dino, Mermaid and Unicorn short-sleeved pyjama sets for young children.
“The risk associated with the product is that of Cuts (abrasions), suffocation. A fusible layer inserted and applied to the back of the pyjama top may pose a safety risk if not secure on all garments.
“The brand is Dunnes Stores. The style numbers are as follows:
“Style no. 6818137 (Digger short-sleeved pyjama set (6 months – 4 years)
“Style no. 6818138 (Dino short-sleeved pyjama set (6 months – 4 years)
“Style no. 6819375 (Mermaid short-sleeved pyjama set (6 months – 4 years)
“Style no. 6819376 (Unicorn short-sleeved pyjama set (6 months – 4 years)
“There are approximately 5,941 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.”
Anyone who has bought the affected pyjamas should stop using them immediately and return them to their local Dunnes store for a refund.
The CCPC added: “If customers have any further queries in relation to this recall, please email Dunnes Stores at customerservice@dunnesstores.com.”
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