Next and Matalan urgently recall kids Miss summer dresses and outfit sets over 'risk of strangulation and choking'

Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit sets sold in next and Matalan store have been pulled from shelves. According to the product recall, the items present “risks of strangulation and choking as they have decorative draw cords which exceed the maximum permissible length”.

It states: “The product presents risks of strangulation and choking as they have decorative draw cords which exceed the maximum permissible length. While worn, the cord may become entangled and tighten across the child’s neck, leading to strangulation, entrapment or choking. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”

The affected item sold by Next include:

• Miss Printed Boho Summer Dresses - PSD Number 2507-0080; Item numbers F83773, F83782, F83775
• Miss Printed Patchwork Summer Dress - PSD Number 2507-0080: Item numbers F83791, F83779 and F83781
• Miss True Knit Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set - PSD Number 2507-0080; Item number F85623

Customers who bought affected items from Next are being asked to return them for a full refund. The store said: “To arrange a collection please call us on 0333 777 8000* and choose option 1. (Lines are open between 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday & 8am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday). You can also call Selfserve on 0800 587 7758 *, input your Selfserve number and select option 3. Or sign into 'My Account' and select 'Arrange a return' from the menu. Alternatively, please return the item to a store (for a full refund).

“If you have given this item as a gift, please ask the recipient to contact Next as soon as possible. We are sorry for any disappointment caused.”

The affected items sold by Matalan include:

• Miss Soft Pink Printed Boho Summer Dress - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131522_CJ88; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Bottle Green True Knit Top Shorts & Headband Outfit Set - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131529_C092; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Cream True Knit Top, Shorts & Headband Outfit Set - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3122071_C438; Sales period 07/02/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Blue Printed Patch Work Summer Dress - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131515_C128; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Light Blue Printed Boho Summer Dress - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131516_C164; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Pink Printed Boho Summer Dress - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131522_C323; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Pink True Knit Top, Shorts & Headband Set - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131529_C323; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025
• Miss Blue Printed Patch Work Summer Dress - PSD Number 2507-0076; Matalan product ID S3131523_C128; Sales period 11/04/2025 – 02/06/2025

Returns can made made to Matalan for a full refund, with returns labels available from the Royal Mail.