United KingdomWhat's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Baby Electric Soothing Palm Sleep Pillow presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Sleeping Pillows
AliExpress Product Identifier: 1005008379213608
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: White textured baby sleeping pillow in the form of a bear with electric patting function.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2610-0015
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of asphyxiation 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 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.
What to do
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from for a refund.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Office for Product Safety and Standards, collected from Office for Product Safety and Standards. Check the original before you act on it.
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