Product recallOPSS
Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag recalled over a suffocation risk
Product Recall of Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag presenting a risk of suffocation.
Stop using it now. For sleep, a baby needs a firm, flat mattress with no pillows, padding or loose items in the cot.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 4046051175133
What to do now
Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag 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.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2506-0022). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall of Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag presenting a risk of suffocation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of suffocation as under certain circumstances, the child could slip inside the sleeping bag, obstructing the airways and potentially causing them to suffocate.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and contact the seller for redress. For further information, please see: https://www.deuter.com/int-en/service/micro-star-recall.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2506-0022
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A 3-in-1 sleeping bag with teddy bear fleece inner lining
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Questions
Why has Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag been recalled?
Deuter Micro Star Childs 3 in 1 Sleeping Bag 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 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?
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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
