Next urgently recalls popular homeware items over risk of injuries

They have warned anyone with the items to stop using them and return to the store for a refund. Next’s Gingerbread Serveboard and Gingerbread Nibble Bowls have been affected by the recall. They both feature a festive-inspired design but the enamel coating on the homeware items can crack and chip.

There is a risk to customers as they may accidentally swallow pieces of the material, which could pose a danger. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said: “The product presents a risk of injuries as the enamel layer may crack and chip during use.

“This may result in small pieces of the material being swallowed, causing injuries. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”

They warned: “We recommend you cease use of this product immediately and return to your nearest Next store for a full refund.”

The item number for the Gingerbread Serveboard is AW2342, while the Gingerbread Nibble Bowl is AN8859. Next has also issued an apology to customers as they warned them of the danger.

They said: “As the Gingerbread Serveboard and Gingerbread Nibble Bowls don’t meet our strict, technical specifications, we’ve taken the precaution of recalling them, and request that you return your Gingerbread Serveboard and Gingerbread Nibble Bowls to us immediately for a full refund.”

Next customers are able to return the products through a collection or by taking them into their local store. The retailer explained: “To arrange a collection please call us on 0333 777 8000 and choose option 1.

“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 gave the items as a gift, Next has urged people to ask the recipient to contact them as soon as possible. They added: “We’re very sorry for any disappointment and inconvenience this may cause.”