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12th Apr 2022

Baby sleep bags urgently recalled due to risk of strangulation

Kat O'Connor

The sleep bags have been recalled from multiple stores.

The CCPC has issued an urgent recall on popular baby products due to suffocation risks.

It is concerned about multiple baby sleep bags that were sold in Dunnes Stores. Products in TK Maxx have been affected too.

It has recalled the below products:

  • Dunnes Stores Unicorn Sleep & Grow Baby Sleep Bag
  • Selected TK Maxx Baby Sleep Bags

The CCPC is concerned about the number of parents who purchased the above items due to the suffocation risk.

The Dunnes Stores Unicorn Sleep & Grown Baby Sleep Bag 2.5 Tog has been recalled.

4,480 products have reportedly been affected.

It is believed they were sold between August 2020 and May 2021.

The serial number is 5099011588787.

Dunnes has also shared the style number -6454486.

Dunnes Stores explained that the large neck opening may pose a suffocation risk because it could cover the baby’s face.

The CCPC explained that a baby is at risk because of the size of the circumference.

A baby could slip down into the sleeping bag and then suffocate from the garment covering their face.

TK Maxx is also recalling numerous sleep bags.

Customers have been asked to return selected baby sleep bags after a suffocation risk was identified.

The products were sold in stores between August 2018 and December 2020.

The brand names are Sam & Jo, First Wish, Little Red Caboose, Willow Blossom, Aspen, Piper & Posie.

Shabby Chic, Artisan, Dylan & Abby, Miss Mona Mouse, Harry & Me are also being recalled.

The CCPC has advised parents to follow their guidance on baby sleep bags.

There are multiple risks associated with using them, including suffocation and strangulation. Choking is also a risk if the product does not fit the guidelines.

You can see the CCPC guidelines here.