Asda has issued an urgent recall for its George Baby 3-Pack Rompers with zips, advising customers to stop using the product immediately due to safety concerns. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has warned that some zips on these rompers have sharp edges, posing a risk of injury to babies.
This recall affects all sizes up to 24 months and applies to specific barcodes. Asda urges customers to return the item to any store for a full refund, with no receipt required. The issue highlights ongoing vigilance needed around children’s clothing safety.
Details of the Recall and Safety Risks
According to the Office for Product Safety and Standards, the George Baby 3-Pack Rompers with zip feature zips that may contain sharp edges. This manufacturing defect creates a risk of scratches or injuries to infants wearing the garments. The OPSS states the product fails to meet the requirements set out by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Asda confirmed the issue affects all sizes of the rompers up to 24 months, with affected items identifiable by the following barcodes: 5059201506212, 5059201505772,5059201506137, 5059201506151, 5059201506175, 5059201505796, 5059201506113, 5059201506199, 5059201505772, 5059201506137, 5059201506151, 5059201506175, 5059201505796, 5059201506113, 5059201506199.
The supermarket has stressed the importance of immediately ceasing use of the product to prevent harm. Customers are advised to bring the rompers back to any Asda store, where a full refund will be provided regardless of proof of purchase.
The supermarket issued a statement expressing regret for any inconvenience caused and provided a customer relations contact number for further inquiries.
Wider Implications and Consumer Guidance
This recall serves as a reminder of the potential hazards present in everyday children’s products, particularly those with fastenings or fittings. Asda operates stores nationwide, including in major cities such as Birmingham, and the recall applies to all locations where the rompers were sold.
Consumers are encouraged to check their purchases against the affected barcodes and sizes and to follow guidance from both Asda and the OPSS without delay.
Returns can be made without a receipt, simplifying the process and removing barriers for concerned parents. The OPSS continues to monitor product safety across the retail sector to minimise risks to vulnerable groups, especially infants.
In recent years, recalls involving children’s products have underscored the importance of thorough manufacturing checks and rapid response when defects are discovered. This case highlights the ongoing need for vigilance by both retailers and consumers to ensure products meet safety standards before and after sale.
For more information or to report concerns, customers can contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 010.
