It's rare that a product is recalled because it lives up to its name too much, but this seems to be the case when it comes to a batch of Durex 'Real Feel' and 'Latex Free' condoms.
Retailers have recalled the johnnies after they failed an all important 'burst test', because a burst condom is about as much use as a chocolate kettle - except with a chocolate kettle you'll just end up with a messy kitchen counter, whereas with a burst condom you could quite possibly end up with an unwanted pregnancy or an STI.
A batch of the manufacturer's latex-free condoms has also been withdrawn and Tesco has displayed warning signs in its windows, advising customers to check the batch code.
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So, for those of you who may have purchased the now-recalled condoms, here are the batches you need to check for:
- Real Feel 12-pack, batch code 1000444370, expiry date Feb 2021
- Latex Free 18-pack, batch code 1000430479, expiry date Jan 2021
If you've already used one, then you might want to consider getting yourself a pregnancy test kit. Indeed, the company has advised people who have used a split condom to seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist within 72 hours.
You can also return the faulty condoms... though probably not the used ones.
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Durex said: "Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC are recalling certain batches of Durex Real Feel and the Durex Latex Free condoms.
"They recently found that a limited number of the above condoms are not passing their stringent shelf-life durability tests as they fail the requirements for the burst pressure towards the end of their shelf life."
The latest product withdrawal is part of a wider recall that was initiated last July.
A statement on the Durex website read: "Our condoms are intended to provide a method of contraception and prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections through a non-latex barrier that offers a benefit to consumers sensitive to latex.
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"Only for the batches of condoms affected by this issue, there could be an increase in the number of condoms that burst during application or use."
But if your non-fault condoms are failing your own personal burst test, then you may want to consider purchasing the G31 - 'the world's largest condom', which was released last year and is almost 10 inches long.
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