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Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bag sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

UK OPSSSerious riskSuffocationSold on AmazonDec 11, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bag sold via Amazon — suffocation risk

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Hazard

If used as directed on the Amazon website, the sleep bag presents a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death. In some of the images, the child’s head is covered by the product, and in others there are loose flaps which could cover the head. The design of the product allows the baby to slip below the covers causing overheating and potentially airway obstruction, both of which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Further information on safe sleeping for babies can be found on the NHS website at the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/baby-basics/newborn-and-baby-sleeping-advice-for-parents/safe-sleep-advice-for-babies/ . The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Knitted swaddle sleep bag for use in a cot for children aged 0-8 months. Available in various colours.

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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