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Lidl urges parents ‘do not use’ baby toy over choking risk

BySpotted UK

Jan 9, 2024

Parents have been warned to return a potentially dangerous toy back to Lidl.

It comes after reports a mum succeeded in her fight to remove the Playtive Wooden Learning Puzzle/Blocks from the middle aisle of Lidl. Her young son was exposed to a potential choking hazard within a matter of minutes of playing with the toy.

According to the product recall alert, issued by the supermarket, it said: "Lidl GB is recalling the above-mentioned product as the yellow plastic cap may come loose, releasing small parts which are a potential choking hazard for babies and small children. If you have bought the above product we advise you not to use it.

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"Customers are asked to return this product to the nearest store where a full refund will be given." The store stressed that no other Playtive products in Lidl GB stores were affected by this recall.#

Lidl issued a product recall on its website after complaints about the wooden toy set

A Lidl spokeswoman said: "Product safety is of paramount importance to us. We were therefore extremely concerned to hear of this matter and are very sorry for any distress it may have caused. Following contact from the customer, our Quality Assurance team launched an urgent investigation with the supplier and took the decision to carry out a full product recall.

"We sincerely apologise for any concern caused and we advise any customers that have purchased the product to return it to any Lidl store for a full refund with or without a receipt."

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