Matalan Boys’ Swimwear
- Affected
- Three designs of children’s swimwear including a shark rash vest with blue shorts set, green tie-dyed shorts and blue striped shorts.
- The problem
- The products present a risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords.
- What to do
- If you have purchased any of the affected boys’ swimwear, please stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Matalan store for a full refund. You will not need to produce a receipt.
Product information
| Type | Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Beach/Swim Wear |
|---|---|
| Brand | Matalan |
| Sales period | 12th January 2025 to 17th March 2025 |
| Country of Origin | Bangladesh |
| Product Description | Three designs of children’s swimwear including a shark rash vest with blue shorts set, green tie-dyed shorts and blue striped shorts. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Affected products
| Product name | Batch/item number |
|---|---|
| SHARK RASH VEST & SHORT BLUE | B369646/647 |
| SEERSUCKER SWIMSHORT BLUE | B369742/743 |
| BOYS TIE DYE SWIMSHORTS | B369750/751 |
Hazard
The products present a risk of entrapment and strangulation due to the length of the functional draw cords.
The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users by Matalan.
If you have purchased any of the affected boys’ swimwear, please stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Matalan store for a full refund. You will not need to produce a receipt.
Should you have any queries, please contact the Matalan Customer Care Team on 0333 0044444 or via email on customercareceo@matalan.co.uk
For further information, please access the Matalan recall site here: https://www.matalan.co.uk/customer-services/product-recall-notice.list
Additional information
PSD case number: 2506-0009
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 3 June 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.