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Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags recalled over a choking risk
Product Recall for Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags sold by John Lewis presenting a risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 33030501
- 33030502
- 33030510
- 33030511
What to do now
The risk with Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Disney.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2303-0031). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags sold by John Lewis presenting a risk of choking.
The risk
The sleeping bags have been recalled as it was identified that there is a risk that the poppers on the bags can become unsecure and detach, creating a small part. This can present a choking hazard to young children.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users (For more information, please see below)
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see the John Lewis recall site here: https://www.johnlewis.com/customer-services/shopping-with-us/product-recalls
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0031
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
One white ‘Exploring’ sleeping bag with Winnie the Pooh characters all over and a 2-pack of white ‘Friends Forever’ sleeping bags; one sleeping bag with a single green Winnie the Pooh; and one sleeping bag with green Winnie the Pooh characters all over. All sold in sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags been recalled?
The risk with Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Winnie the Pooh Sleeping Bags sold?
The notice names John Lewis. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
