Waitrose has pulled a festive children’s bottle from its shelves after safety checks found its straw can break into small pieces. Parents are urged to stop using the item at once and to check cupboards for the product, which poses a serious choking threat to young children.
Why the Tinc Festive Santa Bottle was removed from sale
Trading standards and product safety officials discovered that the plastic straw inside the themed bottle can disintegrate. Tiny fragments can detach and become a choking hazard.
- The problem affects young children most sharply, especially those under three years old.
- Authorities concluded the bottle does not meet legal safety standards for consumer goods.
- As a result, Waitrose stopped selling the product while the recall is active.
Official guidance from regulators and the retailer
The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) and Local Authority Trading Standards issued the alert. They told customers to remove the bottle from use straight away.
- Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
- Return the bottle to any Waitrose & Partners store for a full refund.
- Further details are available in the official recall notice on the retailer’s website.
How to recognise the recalled bottle
Consumers should check packaging and product markings carefully to confirm whether they own the affected item.
- Brand: Tinc.
- Product name: Festive Santa Bottle (kitchen accessory category).
- Product identifier: XMSTBOTT.
- Barcode: 5055610335627.
- Origin: manufactured in China and sold through Waitrose stores.
Steps to take if you bought the bottle
- Stop using the bottle immediately.
- Secure the item so children cannot access it.
- Return the bottle at any Waitrose branch to receive a full refund.
- If you need more information, consult the recall notice on Waitrose’s website or contact the retailer.
Who is most at risk and why
Young children explore by mouthing objects. Small fragments from a broken straw can block airways fast.
- Children under 36 months are most vulnerable.
- Even a single small piece can cause a life-threatening obstruction.
- Supervising adults should check toys and accessories bought recently.
Regulatory reference and identification number
The recall has been logged with product safety authorities under notification number 2601-0057. This helps track the action and provides an official reference for customers and retailers.
Broader picture: recent product safety alerts in the UK
This withdrawal joins a string of recent recalls affecting children’s and household items sold through major retailers.
- Authorities recently flagged items sold on large online platforms for high-level risks.
- Other retailers have issued urgent recalls or warnings affecting food and non-food goods.
- Consumers should stay alert to notices from the OPSS and Trading Standards.
What parents should keep in mind
- Check product barcodes and identifiers before allowing children to use accessories.
- Prioritise returns and refunds when a safety notice is published.
- Report any incidents or concerns to your local trading standards office.
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