Product Safety Report: Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Joom (2610-0186)
Product Safety Report for Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Joom presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Joom
Hazard: The product presents a risk of asphyxiation and overheating. The product does not incorporate arm openings and/or incorporate a hood, which may allow an infant to slip down inside the product during use.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Joom).
Product information
| Type | Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Sleeping Bags |
|---|---|
| Joom item number | 6a842c1ba915f4015c4feffd |
| Joom listing name | Soft Cotton Yarn Infant Wrap Starfish Baby Sleeping Bag, Knitted Swaddle Sleep Sack with Hood, Cozy Star Shaped Wearable Blanket, Newborn Photography |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A light-blue crocheted, star-shaped baby sleeping bag with an integrated pointed hood and button fastening at the front. |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation and overheating. The product does not incorporate arm openings and/or incorporate a hood, which may allow an infant to slip down inside the product during use. Excess fabric may then cover the infant’s nose and mouth, obstructing breathing and leading to asphyxiation. Infants are particularly vulnerable as they may be unable to remove the obstruction themselves. OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleeping Bags, which highlights the risk they may pose to babies: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-baby-sleeping-bags-psa9
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.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Joom).
Owners are advised to stop using the product for unsupervised sleep immediately. Contact the seller you purchased from to request a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0186
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards