EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Baby sleeping bag Ortorex — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01601/24
Summary
The hood of the product covers the mouth and/or nose area of a baby. When used in sleeping environment, this could result in suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Baby sleeping bag — Ortorex
- Brand
- Ortorex
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- A baby sleeping bag with a hood and rabbit ears. In various colours. Designed for very young babies. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The hood of the product covers the mouth and/or nose area of a baby. When used in sleeping environment, this could result in suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 18/01/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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