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TKMaxx Baby Sleeping Bags — suffocation risk

UK OPSSHigh riskSuffocationSold on WishMar 5, 2021
Photo from the official notice: TKMaxx Baby Sleeping Bags — suffocation risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of suffocation as the neck circumference of the affected models has been found to be too large and not in compliance with the relevant standard. This could lead to the suffocation of the baby if they slip down into the sleep bag and the garment covers their face. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has also been voluntarily recalled from end users by the retailer. Recall site: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-baby-sleepingbags The product has been withdrawn from sale by the retailer.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

0-6 month old sleep bags in a variety of designs and brand names. The affected products were on sale in TK Maxx stores between August 2018 and December 2020. The model number can be found on the sewn in label.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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