A man has issued a stark warning after a Poundland razor cut his head and caused scarring.
Alex Hollins claimed he was left bleeding for 30 minutes after cutting a chunk out of his skin.
The 37-year-old says he's now scared this could happen to somebody else, reports StokeonTrent Live.
But bosses of the bargain chain say the blades are designed for customers to use on their face, not head.
Alex has now lodged a complaint after buying the £1 product from Poundland, in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
“I shave my head almost every day," said Alex, who lives in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
"On this occasion, I put shaving foam on as usual but it cut a chunk of skin off my head.
"It’s never happened before. You normally get little cuts but nothing this bad.
“It was bleeding for half an hour. I won't ever use that product again.”
Alex added: “I've still got a scar, although it’s not as bad as it was.
"I contacted Poundland directly and spoke to them.
"I rang them by phone first and then they sent me emails to send the razors and the pictures of my bleeding.
“I’m scared this could happen to somebody else. There might be another person who’s had this problem."
Discount giant Poundland has investigated Alex's complaint.
A spokesman told the Mirror: "We’ve checked with the manufacturer and the razors, like many others that are sold, are designed to be used on your face, not your head.
"The skin around a head is quite taught and closer to the bone than the skin on your cheeks.
"When sculpting around these delicate areas it does require a lot more concentration and less pressure on the razor handle and cartridge, which is why it’s not recommended."
