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Poundland Recalls Children's Cap Over Detachable Button Choking Hazard

The Office for Product Safety and Standards flagged that the BB FROTTE CAP BLUE fails UK regulations, prompting Poundland to advise customers to return it for a full refund.

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Overview

  • On June 24, Poundland voluntarily recalled its BB FROTTE CAP BLUE after safety testing revealed a detachable button could pose a choking hazard.
  • The cap, manufactured by Pepco in China, does not meet the UK’s General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
  • The Office for Product Safety and Standards notified the public of the risk and published the affected style number, SKUs and barcodes.
  • Shoppers are advised to immediately stop using the cap and return any units to Poundland stores for a full refund without proof of purchase.
  • Poundland apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized that ensuring consumer safety and product quality remains its top priority.