Derry’s Poundland stores urge customers to return wigs, hats and clip in hair pieces as they pose FIRE risk

Poundland stores in Derry are asking customers to return Halloween wigs, witches hats and clip in hair pieces as they pose a fire risk.

A Poundland spokesperson said that the the Halloween and celebration wigs ‘fall below our standards as they do not meet the Toy Safety flammability standard’.

It means they pose a safety risk if exposed to naked flames.

The items have now been removed from sale.

It is believed that many of the wigs have been sold in Derry’s three Poundland stores.

A spokesperson for the company said that if customers return the wigs they will be given a full refund.