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Some product recalls are out of the ordinary. They remind us that all the items available in stores can, one day, find yourself on the government platform. Today, brands like Leclerc, Carrefour and Cadeau Club are calling on dissatisfied customers to take action.
It’s a controversy that has continued to grow since Christmas Day. Under the tree, thousands of French people (the majority of whom are children) received a board game. However, the latter in no way corresponds to expectations. The one who presents himself as the creator, the YouTuber Michou, apologizes and offers refunds.
Leclerc, Carrefour and other brands recall the game
In recent days, the controversy has been growing on social networks. Many parents denounce the content of a board game. The packaging indicates that children aged seven and over can play it. However, the game “Who will be the liar?” » addresses themes that have nothing to do with little darlings.
So, from Leclerc to Carrefour, via Jouet Club and Fnac, many brands are launching a massive recall campaign. The goal is to allow consumers to get their money back by returning the board game.
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To recognize the article in question, the name should be enough. This is the game “Who will be the liar?” “. If you want to have more precision, its GTIN code is 376008982718. Michou undoubtedly hopes to put an end to the controversy quickly by launching this recall campaign. Despite everything, his last intervention ignites the powder.
Michou's reaction annoys Internet users
For the Leclerc and Carrefour brands, among others, this recall is a heavy campaign which promises a lot of returns. This is due to very poor apprehension on the part of the creators of the game.
Indeed, it is not so much the content of the latter that is shocking. After all, there are plenty of board games for adults. But Michou targets children with this board game. First, its community is very young. And, on YouTube, he did not fail to advertise the release of “Who will be the liar?” “.
Then, on the packaging, we can see that the game is supposedly suitable for children aged seven and over. But as Rappel Conso indicates, there is a “ moral risk linked to the contents of the box (…) around ten cards are not for children”. This would be the consequence of a “ concern for production« .
This is indeed Michou's defense. “ Friends, I received messages about the game, you know me, I would never have allowed myself to put these kinds of questions in it and even less for such a young audience. I immediately passed on the information« .
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A message on social networks which formalizes the recall campaign at Leclerc and the others. But it is above all a message that annoys Internet users, since Michou indicated in the past that he had worked for many months on the creation of the game.
Leclerc, Carrefour: the procedures to follow
If you do your shopping at Leclerc, Carrefour, Fnac, La Grande Récré or even Leclec, you can return the game to the point of sale. You have until January 31, 2025 to obtain a refund on site.
Finally, if you have any questions, you can contact customer service at 06 99 18 81 97. As reported on Rappel Conso, “TOPI GAMES apologizes for the inconvenience and reimburses the game”.
