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Abigail O'Leary

Urgent recall of TK Maxx baby blanket over 'entrapment, strangulation and choking' fears

TK Maxx has issued an urgent product recall of a baby blanket over 'entrapment, strangulation, and choking' fears.

Trading Standards have shared information around the recall after the blanket was found to contain loose threads which pose a danger to young children.

Anyone who may have purchased the Queenwest Trading Co blanket is being urged to return it to their nearest branch for a full refund.

The blanket comes in beige and blue, each with a different code - Blue 714010 and Beige 714015.

In their recall, TK Maxx, jointly with its homeware store Homesense, said in a statement: "We have identified a safety concern and are recalling the above product due to an issue which may result in loose threads around the edge of the blanket.

"These threads may present entrapment, strangulation, and choking hazards which are a serious safety risk. The safety of our customers is very important to us and.

Anyone who may have purchased the Queenwest Trading Co blanket is being urged to return it to their nearest branch for a full refund (WTStds/Twitter)

"The product code or will be shown on the price sticker and your receipt. The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores.

"If you purchased the product, please and return to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund."

For further enquiries about the recall, TK Maxx are asking customers in the UK to contact 01923473561 customerservice@tjxeurope.com and those in the Republic of Ireland to contact 012476126 customerservice@tjxeurope.com.

Earlier this month Toy company Early Learning Centre is pulled their "Little Sense Lights and Sounds Shape Sorter" product from shelves.

The product, aimed at youngsters aged 6-36 months, comprises of a large "shape sorter" with six smaller, uniquely shaped puzzle-like pieces.

Its main aim is to help stimulate senses, hand eye coordination and fine motor skills in babies and toddlers.

The product, aimed at youngsters aged 6-36 months, comprises of a large "shape sorter" with six smaller, uniquely shaped puzzle-like pieces (TheToyShop.com)

But the Office for Product Safety and Standards has now issued a notice to have the product recalled over safety concerns.

The report revealed that “the red cube shape may come apart during use, creating small parts and therefore a potential choking hazard”.

Toy manufacturer Addo Play, responsible for the design and creation of the product, issued a voluntary safety notice.

However, it reassured customers that “no other components are affected” and “no injuries have been reported related to the use of this product”.

The manufacturers have asked families to remove the red cube shape from the product immediately and dispose of it, and to contact them for a free replacement of the component.

You can contact hello@addoplay.com for a replacement cube shape.

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