Zara has withdrawn a children's outfit from the market because it presents "a serious risk of choking".
According to the Office for Product Safety and Standards, the Newborn Ribbed Rompers have snap buttons which can easily detach and a child may put them in their mouth. The clothing retailer has now recalled the jumpsuit.
The Government warning reads: "The product presents a serious risk of choking due to the easy detachment of the snap buttons, which constitute small parts. The product has been withdrawn from the market by Zara.
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"The snap buttons may easily detach from the jumpsuit. A child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005."
On its website, Zara states: "ZARA HOME's objective is to guarantee the maximum quality and safety of all our items. Therefore, we are committed to making consumers aware of those that have had to be recalled from sale for some reason.
"We therefore inform you that the kids newborn romper with reference 4673/529/737 has been withdrawn from sale after detecting some items with some snap buttons that do not hold properly to the garment. If you have purchased this item, in order to ensure the best quality service and as a preventive measure, we ask you to please contact us so we can manage a return and refund for the garment. Thank you for trusting in us."
Here are more details about the product recall.
Zara Kids Newborn Ribbed Romper
Product description: Children’s Jumpsuit. Sizes 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9 months-1 year
Risk Level: Serious
Risk Type: Choking
Risk Description: The snap buttons may easily detach from the jumpsuit. A child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective Measures: The product has been withdrawn from the market by Zara. For further information, please access the Zara website.
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