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Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy presenting a serious 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.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 6941262828435
What to do now
Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy 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 (2603-0011). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of suffocation. The product is a weighted item that may be placed in close contact with the user’s face and body. Due to its weight, it may restrict breathing or movement for young children, increasing the risk of suffocation. Whilst the product is marketed as for use by adults, marketing images demonstrate use by children. Additionally, markings and warnings including safety information was not available in English.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Consumers are being warned of the risks presented and are advised to ensure affected products are kept out of reach of children.
Advice to consumers
Consumers are being warned of the risks presented and are advised to ensure affected products are kept out of reach of children.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2603-0011
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
1kg/2.2lb weighted stuffed toy weighted with glass beads. Product is described as a therapy tool for adults.
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Questions
Why has Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy been reported?
Snugly Weighted Stuffed Toy 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?
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.
