Primark has warned parents to stop their children playing with a water toy it has previously sold by over fears of it exploding and causing ‘injuries’.

The fashion retailer issued an urgent recall over its Water Balloon Pump toy product after it was found to not meet ‘usual high safety standards’.

Primark claims a manufacturing fault means there is a risk the pink and blue water balloon pumps might rupture and hurt those playing with them.

The retailer explained that when the ‘faulty’ product is used to pump up a balloon the filling pressure increases.

This means it can then rupture – which can pose a risk of ‘physical injury’ to a customer.

The popular chain posted about the recall on their website on September 17 this year.

It follows the product being sold between January 2023 and September 2023.

The affordable clothing shop has warned customers to stop using the product immediately.

Affordable retailer Primark (pictured) has recalled a toy, warning consumers that it could cause injuries to users

In addition, it told consumers they can return the items to any Primark store.

Consumers returning the items can so do without needing proof of purchase.

A Primark spokesperson said: ‘We have learnt the product does not meet our usual high safety standards.’

They added they they have ‘identified that in some of the products the safety feature is not working as intended’.

This, they noted, is ‘due to a manufacturing fault’.

‘This can increase the filling pressure upon pumping, and then the product might rupture causing a risk of physical injury.’

Because of these issues, they warned people who owned the items to refrain from using them.

They said: ‘Please stop using this product immediately.’

According to Primark, the Water Balloon Pump toy product (pictured) does not meet its ‘usual high safety standards’

The spokesperson then added: ‘Please return this product to any of our Primark stores. 

‘It is not necessary to show proof of purchase.

‘We apologise for any inconveniences and concerns this may cause.

‘Spread the word about this recall, especially if you know that this recalled product was offered, borrowed or sold to someone else.’

The Kimball product number is 5252801 and for more information, customers can contact Primark here: help.uk@help.primark.com.