ALERT: Popular fashion retailer River Island recalls jacket sold in Irish stores

A child's jacket sold by a popular fashion retailer has been recalled due to a major safety concern. 

According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), River Island is carrying out a recall of a River Island Mini Girls Beige Suedette Biker Jacket due to a choking hazard.

The silver stud rivets attached to the jacket may become loose and detach, causing small parts which could pose a choking hazard to young children. 

If the child puts the small part in their mouth, it can block airways and cause choking. 

The product number - which can be found printed on the care label inside the garment -  is 458783 and 458784. 

The product was sold by River Island from July 2023 to December 2023.

If you believe that you may have purchased an affected product for young children, discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. 

For both instore and online purchases, please return the whole product to your nearest River Island store for a refund.

If customers have any further queries please visit the River Island dedicated recalls page or contact the River Island customer service team directly via email at customer.services@riverisland.com