ALERT: Common household item recalled due to 'risk of strangulation'

By Ellie McCarthy
Published 23rd Jan 2025, 11:43 BST
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any of The Range stores for a full refund.placeholder image
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any of The Range stores for a full refund.

There are approximately 132 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

A safety risk reported to the competition and consumer protection commission has resulted in The Range, a chain of stores in the UK and Ireland that sells everyday essentials, having to recall a common household item. 

The item in question is a penguin shaped cushion. A safety issue was identified as the red scarf worn by the penguin is longer than safety guidelines and can pose a risk of strangulation. placeholder image
The item in question is a penguin shaped cushion. A safety issue was identified as the red scarf worn by the penguin is longer than safety guidelines and can pose a risk of strangulation. 

The bar code of this item is 98281923, with the batch number being 53324.

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There are approximately 132 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any of The Range stores for a full refund.

If customers have any further queries in relation to this recall, please contact The Range's customer care team here. 

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