Wilko have today issued an urgent recall on their Kids Toothbrushes for ages 0-2 years due to a potential choking hazard. Apparently small parts could come away from the toothbrush while it is in use and these could pose a choking hazard. If you have these toothbrushes you are advised to stop using it and return it to store for a refund. Please be aware it is not just the colours pictured in the photo, but all colours that are affected.
You can read this recall on the Trading Standards website here, and on the Wilko website here*. This is the recall notice in full:
Wilko kids toothbrush age 0-2
Item code: 0315047
We've recently become aware of a potential safety issue with the Wilko kids toothbrush age 0-2 as shown above, including all colours. There is a risk that this product could pose a potential choking hazard as small parts come away from the toothbrush when in use. As this does not meet our strict safety requirements, we're recalling the product as a precautionary measure.
Nothing matters more to us than our customers' satisfaction – so if you've bought this product from us, we're inviting you to return it to any of our stores for a full refund.
Please note that this recall only applies to the Wilko kids toothbrush age 0-2 as described above. No other products are affected.
If you have any questions, please speak to someone at your local Wilko store or call the Wilko Customer Care team on:
08000 329 329
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