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Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Joom safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Joom presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
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Check your product
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Joom
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 6a842c1ba915f4015c4feffd
What to do now
Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Joom poses a suffocation risk.
- Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
- Store it where children cannot reach it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2610-0186). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Joom presenting a risk of asphyxiation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of asphyxiation and overheating. The product does not incorporate arm openings and/or incorporate a hood, which may allow an infant to slip down inside the product during use. Excess fabric may then cover the infant’s nose and mouth, obstructing breathing and leading to asphyxiation. Infants are particularly vulnerable as they may be unable to remove the obstruction themselves.
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleeping Bags, which highlights the risk they may pose to babies: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-baby-sleeping-bags-psa9
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.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Joom).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Joom).
Owners are advised to stop using the product for unsupervised sleep immediately. Contact the seller you purchased from to request a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0186
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A light-blue crocheted, star-shaped baby sleeping bag with an integrated pointed hood and button fastening at the front.
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Questions
Why has Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Joom been reported?
Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Joom poses a suffocation risk. 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 item or listing code 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?
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot. Store it where children cannot reach it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Joom sold?
The notice names Joom. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
