Asda recall issued as supermarket apologises to shoppers

Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers. <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Asda has recalled its Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent over fears children could become trapped by the zip closure, offering full refunds to shoppers. (Image: PA)
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Asda shoppers across the UK have been urged to stop using a children's play tent immediately.

The supermarket giant has recalled the item and apologised to customers after discovering a potential safety hazard.

This follows earlier recall warnings issued to supermarket shoppers across the country.

Safety inspectors discovered that the ASDA Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent presents an entrapment risk.

Regulators found the zip closure may allow a user to become trapped during use.

Officials confirmed the item does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Designed with a bear face and paws, the pop-up tent was sold on sale for £8.40, reduced from its regular price of £18.00.

Affected units carry the barcode 5063717171192 and the product code 506371717119.2026.

Trading Standards logged the case under notification number 2609-0244.

In an official notice, Asda said: "The product is found to be non-compliant with relevant toy safety regulations and can pose a risk of entrapment due to the zip closure.

"If you have purchased the Kidz Pop Up Tent – Bear (Barcode: 5063717171192, Product Code: 506371717119.2026), please bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund.

"You do not need your receipt."

The supermarket apologised for "any inconvenience caused" and directed customers with questions to Asda Customer Relations on 0330 053 0111.

Parents and carers have been warned to act without delay.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards recommends consumers stop using the products immediately and keep them out of reach of children.

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