Product Safety Report: Plush Teddy Bear Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay (2503-0232)
Product Safety Report for Plush Teddy Bear Baby Sleeping Bag presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Summary
Product: Plush Teddy Bear Baby Sleeping Bag sold via eBay
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation, as it has a hood which is not permitted in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781:2018.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay)
Product information
| Type | Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Baby sleeping bag |
|---|---|
| eBay Item No | 115731939314 |
| Listing name | Baby Hooded Swaddle, 2.5 TOG Sleeping Bag Newborn Plush Teddy Bear Wrap |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A blue teddy bear hooded sleeping bag for babies, with a 25 TOG rating. |
| Product Report and Image |
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of suffocation, as it 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
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 (eBay).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0232
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards