Product Safety Report: Crochet Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Vinted (2610-0184)
Product Safety Report for Crochet Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Vinted presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
Summary
Product: Crochet Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Vinted
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 (Vinted).
Product information
| Type | Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Sleeping Bags |
|---|---|
| Vinted listing ID | 10028153509 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | A cream-coloured knitted infant sleep garment marketed as a sleeping bag. The item has a pointed hood, a wrap-around front panel, an enclosed lower section, and button fastenings along both sides. The front features a knitted character design, while the back is plain with cable-knit detailing along the sides. |
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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 (Vinted).
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: 2610-0184
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards