Product Safety Report: Newborn 0-6 Month White Fluffy Hooded Teddy Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay (2503-0136)
Product Safety Report for Newborn 0-6 Month White Fluffy Hooded Teddy Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Summary
Product: Newborn 0-6 Month White Fluffy Hooded Teddy Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay
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 (eBay).
Product information
| Type | Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Baby sleeping bag |
|---|---|
| eBay ID | 256010078876 |
| Listing Name | Newborn 0-6 Wrap Blanket Sleeping Bag Soft Baby Fleece Teddy Bear Swaddle |
| Product Description | White fleece swaddle sleeping bag with 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 (eBay).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0136
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards