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Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Wish safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Wish presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
What to do now
Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Wish poses a suffocation risk.
- 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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 (2610-0064). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold via Wish presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of asphyxiation when used in a sleep space for babies. Without armholes to retain a child in position, a baby may slip into the sleeping bag and the material may cover a baby’s nose and mouth, which could result in asphyxia leading to serious or even fatal harm. Similarly, due to natural movement of the material, a hood may cover a baby’s nose and mouth, which can lead to suffocation or asphyxiation.
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleeping Bags, which highlights the risk they may pose to babies: Product Safety Alert: Baby Sleeping Bags (PSA9) - GOV.UK
Further information on safe sleeping for babies can be accessed 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 (Wish).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0064
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
White and light blue hooded baby sleeping bag featuring a shark-themed design.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Wish been reported?
Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Wish 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
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 Shark Tail Baby Sleeping Bag sold on Wish sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
