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I ordered stationery sets for my two kids from SHEIN…but was HORRIFYED by the dangerous items inside.

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Anne-Marie Bennett, from Sutton Coldfield, bought the stationery sets for her daughters Abbie and Alice, aged five and eight, before they returned to school in January.

A mother-of-two was horrified to discover that two colorful stationery sets she bought for her daughters contained a pocket knife, which SHEIN describes as “sharp” and “easy to carry.”

Ann-Marie Bennett, from Sutton Coldfield, bought the stationery sets for her daughters Abbie and Alice, aged five and eight, before they returned to school in January.

But when he opened them to properly investigate his gifts, he was surprised to discover that they contained a small plastic flower, with a hidden one-inch leaf.

The SHEIN website advertises the item, which is labeled as suitable for children up to three years old, as part of the kit.

The retailer notes that the blade is “sharp” and “easy to carry,” adding that the game is “ideal for teenagers.”

Trading Standards for Walsall Council is now investigating the sale. A spokesperson said: “It is unacceptable that an item like this is being sold to children, the safety of our residents is our priority so we will investigate the matter accordingly.”

SHEIN declined to comment because the customer had not informed it.

After noticing the blade, Ms Bennett immediately removed the stationery kit from her eight-year-old daughter’s school bag. She feared that if five-year-old Abbie had played with the knife, she could have been seriously injured.

Anne-Marie Bennett, from Sutton Coldfield, bought the stationery sets for her daughters Abbie and Alice, aged five and eight, before they returned to school in January.

But when he opened them to properly investigate his gifts, he was surprised to discover that they contained a small plastic flower, with a hidden one-inch leaf.

But when he opened them to properly investigate his gifts, he was surprised to discover that they contained a small plastic flower, with a hidden one-inch leaf.

She said: ‘I was making a big purchase at SHEIN. Children love pens and pencils and it was marketed to ages three to six. (After I sorted it out), I was putting all of his stuff away trying to make room and I thought what is this? The pencil sharpener looks like a pretty little flower, but it has a knife.

“I was so shocked my heart was racing. My youngest daughter is only five years old and she really could have gotten hurt. It’s very sharp, it’s a suitable blade.’

Bennett believes the item should be removed from SHEIN’s website.

At the moment it’s available for just £2.25 and is listed as ‘almost sold out’.

The SHEIN website advertises the item, which is labeled as suitable for children up to three years old, as part of the kit.

The SHEIN website advertises the item, which is labeled as suitable for children up to three years old, as part of the kit.

The retailer notes that the sheet is

The retailer notes that the blade is “sharp” and “easy to carry,” adding that the game is “ideal for teenagers.”

Trading Standards for Walsall Council is now investigating the sale of the stationery kit

Trading Standards for Walsall Council is now investigating the sale of the stationery kit

However, the “appropriate age” appears to have changed to “over 12 years old.”

In another listing in the same article, images show the knife, which is described as having a “sharp edge” and “easy to carry.”

Mrs Bennett said: “I assumed it would be a normal pencil sharpener, not a knife.”

‘It should be clearer what this contains. And it should not be marketed to children ages three to six. They must be removed from the website before an injury occurs. They are really sharp. It scared me.

“I just want to tell other parents to be careful what you’re buying.”

MailOnline has contacted SHEIN for comment.

In another listing from the same article, the images show the knife, which is described as having a

In another listing in the same article, images show the knife, which is described as having a “sharp edge” and being “easy to carry.”

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