United KingdomA blue and white baby sleep pillow in the design of a cartoon cat, marketed as suitable for 0–12 months and sold via Fruugo, is affected. It was recalled because it presents a risk of suffocation in a baby’s sleep space and does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The Fruugo listing has been removed; if you own this product, stop using it, keep it away from children and contact the seller for a refund or replacement.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Baby Sleep Pillow – Blue and White Cat presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Pillow
Listing Name: Baby Pillow For Newborn Prevent Flat Head, Baby Pillows For Sleeping, Baby Memory Foam Pillow
Fruugo ID: 342637611-750769198
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Blue and white baby sleep pillow in design of cartoon cat, marketed as suitable for use from 0-12 months.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2601-0139
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a 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 recently 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 is no longer available on the online marketplace (Fruugo). If you own this product, stop using it and keep it away from children. Contact the seller for a refund or replacement.
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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