Over 1,500 five-pair packs of baby socks have been urgently recalled after a complaint was made by a parent after their baby was rushed to hospital for "surgical intervention" after wearing the socks.
Dunnes Stores issued the immediate recall of a total of 1,564 five-pair packs of pink marl baby socks, following the complaint made to the Republic's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).
The caller to the CCPC helpline reported that a loose thread from one of the socks had wrapped tightly around their baby's toe, causing it to swell. This had resulted in a hospital visit and surgical intervention was needed to remove the thread.
Product safety officials from the CCPC contacted Dunnes Stores to alert them to the danger, and as a result, the chain is recalling the 1,564 five-pair packs of baby socks. The socks were removed from sale in December 2024.
The product is Dunnes Stores baby socks, sold in a pack of five, size 0-2.5 years in Pink Marl. The CCPC have shared that the product unique identifier is: 07913, Style: 7302430, Barcode: 5099015690097.
A spokesperson for the CCPC urged parents to "please stop using" the socks if they have been purchased.
Grainne Griffin from the CCPC said: "There are 1,564 five-pair packs of pink marl baby socks being recalled by Dunnes today, following a call to our helpline."
"We are grateful to this parent for taking the time to alert us to this issue. Calls to our helpline guide our work and we will always prioritise issues concerning the safety of consumers."
"Dunnes Stores has engaged constructively with us and have recalled these baby socks. If you think you have a pack of these socks, please stop using them."
"If you still have the packaging, check the product code and batch number. Consumers should dispose of the socks or return them to Dunnes Stores for a refund. Consumers with similar safety concerns can contact our helpline on 01 402 5555 or email [email protected]."
The CCPC is responsible for making sure that a wide range of products sold in Ireland are safe for consumers. For more information on this recall visit the CCPC product recall page here.
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