A North Face hoodie for teenagers is being urgently recalled due to a "risk of strangulation".
If you have picked up this product for yourself or a loved one you should not wear it and should return it straight away for a full refund. The hoodie drawstrings were found to not meet the requirements General Product Safety Regulations 2005, prompting the recall.
Product safety officials have put out a "serious" risk level warning as the lifestyle and hobbies of children and teenagers could cause the strings to become trapped, which could then lead to strangulation.
A notice put out by the Office for Product Safety and Standards reads: "The product presents a serious risk of strangulation as there are drawstrings with free ends in the hood of the product.
"Drawstrings can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to potential strangulation. The product does not meet the requirements General Product Safety Regulations 2005."
Product information is as follows:
- Style name: Teens oversized hoodie
- Code: 7X4U
- Colours: All (TNF Black, TNF Light Grey Heather, Gardenia White)
- Sizes: All (XS, S, M, L, XL)
- Product Description: Cotton hoodie knitted product with front Kangoroo pocket, a two-pieced hood and TNF logo on the front and on the back. Product intended for teens aged between 6 and 18 years old, sizes XS – XL. This product has drawstrings with free ends in the hood and neck area.
A North Face recall reads "Please stop using the product immediately."
It said that consumers will receive a full refund if they return it to the store that it was bought from, and add that shoppers can also arrange collection by contacting tnf.ukshop@vfc.com.
The clothing company also states: "Wearer safety is top priority for The North Face. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
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