Safety Alert: Injury Risk from Non-Compliant Products
These items do not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, which may cause harm to users.
A prominent British fashion retailer has issued a recall for several bikini top styles sold between November 2024 and June 2025.
Matalan has indicated that the underwiring in these swimwear items could emerge through the fabric during wear, potentially leading to skin injuries.
The safety concern arises as there’s a risk of cuts and abrasions to users when the metal underwiring protrudes through the material during use.
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Consequently, the retailer has established that these items do not adhere to the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
The Government has advised: “These products pose an injury risk as the underwiring may emerge from its casing during use, potentially causing scratches or cuts to the skin.
“If you have bought any of the implicated bikini tops, please cease using them immediately and return them to your closest Matalan store for a full refund,” the alert further states. “A receipt will not be necessary.”
Customers who have purchased any of the recalled bikini tops can return them to their nearest Matalan store.
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The recalled swimwear includes the Spring Mainstream Underwire model (product code F422691) and Spring Mainstream DD version (F422690).
Also affected are the Navy Floral Cupped design (F422601), MS DD Bikini Top Multi (F422607), and MS Underwire Bikini Top Multi (F422627).
Two additional styles are part of the recall: the Mainstream Postcard DD (F422724) and Mainstream Postcard UW (F422725). Each product carries multiple barcode variations according to different sizes.
The affected items were available for purchase in Matalan stores from November 14, 2024 through to June 26, 2025.
Matalan confirms that customers can receive a full refund for the recalled bikini tops at any store location, without needing proof of purchase.
The company has also set up a dedicated customer support system to address inquiries related to the recall.
Those seeking further information can contact Matalan’s Customer Care Team by calling 0333 0044444 or by emailing customercareceo@matalan.co.uk.
The recall reference number 2507-0066 covers all affected products, which have been withdrawn from sale to prevent further distribution to consumers.