Product recallOPSS
Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion recalled over a suffocation risk
Product recall for Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion presenting a medium risk of suffocation.
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 5060346611518
- 5060346611518
What to do now
Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion could block a child’s nose and mouth or restrict breathing.
- Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
- Keep it away from babies and young children.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- a baby who seems to struggle to breathe
Get help urgently
- a baby or child who is not breathing or has turned blue — call 999 immediately
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2103-0192). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion presenting a medium risk of suffocation.
The risk
This product poses a medium risk of suffocation as the supplied polymer bag was sufficiently large so as to be able to cover a child’s mouth and nose simultaneously. When measured it was found to have an average thickness 0.033mm, which is below the 0.038mm standard. It does not bear any warnings that this has been calculated to pose a risk.
The product does not meet the requirements of the the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Product has been voluntarily recalled from end users
Advice to consumers
Product has been voluntarily recalled from end users, and Fruugo has removed the product from its platform.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0192
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
3 dimensional wholly soft filled mouse shaped cushion
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Questions
Why has Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion been recalled?
Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion could block a child’s nose and mouth or restrict breathing. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface. Keep it away from babies and young children.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Babe-equip (Hiccups) Maddie Mouse Scatter Cushion sold?
The notice names Fruugo. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
