High street giant Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent product recall and safety warning to parents regarding several of its popular baby bath products. The retailer has identified potential chemical risks that could pose serious health hazards to infants.
The affected items include multiple baby bath and shower products sold both in-store and online. MS is urging all customers who have purchased these items to immediately stop using them and return them to any MS store for a full refund.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall specifically targets certain baby bath and shower products that may contain chemical substances exceeding safety limits. While the exact chemical composition hasn't been disclosed, the company has confirmed the products fail to meet stringent safety standards for infant care items.
Parents should check their bathrooms for any MS baby bath products purchased recently. The retailer has provided specific batch numbers and product codes on their official website to help identify affected items.
What Should Parents Do?
If you own any of the recalled products, you must:
- Stop using the product immediately
- Keep it away from children
- Return it to any MS store for a full refund
- No receipt is required for the return
MS has apologised for any inconvenience caused and emphasised that customer safety, particularly children's wellbeing, remains their highest priority. The company has launched a full investigation into how these products passed quality control measures.
Industry Response and Safety Concerns
This recall comes amid increasing scrutiny of baby product safety standards across the retail sector. Chemical exposure in infant products has become a significant concern for parents and regulatory bodies alike.
Consumer safety organisations have praised MS for taking swift action but question how such products reached shelves initially. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges retailers face in ensuring complete product safety throughout their supply chains.
Parents with concerns about product safety are advised to regularly check the official MS website for updates and register their products with manufacturers to receive direct safety notifications.
