Product Safety Report: Blue and White Fleece Teddy Bear Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Fruugo (2503-0113)
Product Safety Report for Blue and White Fleece Teddy Bear Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Fruugo presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Summary
Product: Blue and White Teddy Bear Wrap Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Fruugo
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has no arm openings, and a baby may slip down into the sleep bag while unattended.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Product information
| Type | Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Baby sleeping bag |
|---|---|
| Fruugo listing ID | 114361975-240746010 |
| Listing Name | Autumn And Winter Baby Sleeping Bag Thickened Fleece |
| Product Description | Blue teddy-bear swaddle sleeping bag with white fleece inlayer, with a hood and ears |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of suffocation as the product has no arm openings. This could lead to the suffocation of the baby if they slip down into the sleep bag while unattended, and the garment covers their face.
The product has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018. If a baby is placed inside a hooded sleeping bag and left unattended, the baby’s natural movement may cause the hood to cover the head/face, presenting a suffocation hazard.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0113
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards