The makers of Durex Condoms have issued a recall notice in the UK and Ireland over burst fears.
It is understood the recall which effects the Durex Real Feel and Durex Latex Free ranges, comes after some of the condoms failed a durability test.
The makers of Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, said the recall is being made as a precautionary measure and consumers shouldn’t be worried.
In a statement the company 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 company say items with the following batch numbers are effected: Durex Real Feel 12 pack, batch code 1000444370, expiry date Feb 2021 and Durex Latex Free 18 pack, batch code 1000430479, expiry date Jan 2021.