Product Safety Report: Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold via Amazon (2609-0115)
Product Safety Report for Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Summary
Product: Baby Side Sleeper Wedge
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Product information
| Type | Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Sleeping Pillows |
|---|---|
| Amazon ASIN | B0DZMWYX28 |
| Amazon listing name | Baby Side Sleeper Wedge with Removable Cover at 45 Degrees Side Wedge Pillow for Newborns, Fashion Provides Waist Protection and Anti-Roll Sleep Positioner for Babies 6-12 Months (snow) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | Baby side sleeper wedge with removeable cover. Product dimensions: 37 cm (W) x 42 cm (L) x 9.5 cm (D); Weight: 0.15 kg. Cover material is 100% cotton. Filling material is foam, but no material details provided. The product is marketed as a baby sleeping pillow and suitable for use from 0 to 6 months as stated on packaging, but 6 to 12 months is stated on the product listing. |
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Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies. Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleep Pillows, which highlights the risk they may pose to babies: Product Safety Alert (PA8).
Further information on safe sleeping for babies can be accessed 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.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification numbers: 2609-0115
Notifying Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards