Dunnes Stores recalls thousands of socks due to injury risk after baby undergoes surgery over thread problem

Dunnes Stores is recalling 1,564 packs of pink marl baby socks following a safety incident reported to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). A parent alerted the CCPC after their baby's toe was injured by a loose thread from the socks, necessitating surgical intervention. The CCPC praised the parent's vigilance and urged consumers to check for the recalled socks, return them for a refund, or dispose of them. The product was removed from sale in December 2024, emphasizing the importance of consumer safety and proactive reporting.

It comes after a caller alerted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) helpline that a loose thread from one of the socks had wrapped tightly around their baby's toe, causing it to swell.

Dunnes Stores has engaged constructively with us and have recalled these baby socks... If you think you have a pack of these socks, please stop using them.

Read at Irish Independent