Huge Spiderman iPhone 5 case outfits have been recalled between fears they could be dangerous.
The call to mind comes a week after the safety monetary were highlighted by the Sunday Looking glass.
Around 27, 000 Spiderman iPhone case Illuminate Costumes have already been sold by Asda.
Shock: Stephen Slaughter's spiderman costume "exploded" as his family observed TV
The supermarket said the incorrect batteries had been included inside the costume's removable light-up unit - which makes legendary|succeeding in the|letting it|making it possible for|allowing it|enabling|allowing|making it very|allowing for} a potential safety hazard.
The On the Mirror told how the two electric battery|camera batterycamcorder battery|digital camera battery|batterie|cheap batteries onlinebarcode batteries|extended batterybatteries online|laptop battery replacementcamera battery|batteries for pdababy monitor battery|replacement batteries|notebook batteriesbattery|camcorder batteryakku|pile|cheap batteries|mobile phone battery} in four year old Stephen Slaughter's Spiderman suit "exploded".
It happened once the Spiderman suit's flashing chest your lights appeared to blow up as the family observed TV.
Luckily, Stephen was not putting it on at the time. His shocked parents pressed Asda to withdraw the £12. 50 outfit from sale.
They also claim staff at their fine Asda suggested it was a "one off" incident and their concerns had only taken seriously when they complained for a supermarket's head office a week later.
Exclusive Asda spokesan said yesterday: "The care and safety of our account holders is our number one priority, which is why it was taken the precautionary decision you can recall the product based on the outcome of this investigation.
"We have spoken you can Mr and Mrs Slaughter and thus apologised for any upset caused and thus provided them with a £50 giftcard as a gesture of goodwill. "
The supermarket added: "Customers should try to return the costume with the unusual batteries back to Asda George at a full refund. "
Stephen's parent, also called Stephen, 57, of Thornaby, Lincs, said: "I am thrilled they've actually done something. I happen to be just pleased we brought the software to their attention. "
The call to mind affects Spiderman Light-Up Dress-Up clothing age 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14 years. Most items are affected.
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