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Product Safety Report: Elephant Shape Sleep Pillow sold via Wish (2606-0131)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Elephant Shape Sleep Pillow sold via Wish
- Name / model
- B117-25
- Category
- Childcare articles childrens equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Elephant Shape Sleep Pillow sold via Wish
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies.
- Corrective action: The product is no longer available for sale.
- Product information
- Type
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Sleeping Pillows
- Wish Listing Name
- Animal Shape Breathable Baby Anti-head Shape Pillow
- Model
- B117-25
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- Grey pillow shaped like an elephant.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- 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 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.
- Corrective action
- The listing is no longer available on the online marketplace (Wish).
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2606-0131
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- The product is no longer available for sale.
- Product information
- Type
- Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Baby Sleeping Pillows
- Wish Listing Name
- Animal Shape Breathable Baby Anti-head Shape Pillow
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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