iFCOW, Yumech and Petyoung baby knitted swaddle sleep bags recalled due to suffocation risk
Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags sold on Amazon are recalled due to a risk of overheating and suffocation. The design allows babies to slip below the covers, which can lead to airway obstruction and is associated with sudden infant death syndrome. The affected brands/models include iFCOW, Yumech, and Petyoung.
- Product
- Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags
- Sold on
- Amazon
- What to do
- If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
A recall has been issued for various baby knitted swaddle sleep bags that were sold on Amazon. These products have been identified as posing a risk of overheating and suffocation due to their design, which may allow babies to slip below the covers. This situation can lead to airway obstruction, which is associated with sudden infant death syndrome.
The affected brands include iFCOW, Yumech, and Petyoung, with specific ASIN numbers provided for identification. Approximately 110 of these products were sold in the Republic of Ireland, and they were available exclusively through Amazon.
Consumers who have purchased any of these sleep bags are advised to stop using them immediately. It is recommended to contact Amazon through your user account to inquire about possible remedies or returns related to this recall.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 1 February 2024 A safety issue has been identified with Various Sleep Bags sold on Amazon. The product presents a risk of overheating and suffocation. The design of the product allows the baby to slip below the covers causing overheating and potentially airway obstruction, both of which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome. The brands / models are…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags sold on Amazon are recalled due to a risk of overheating and suffocation. The design allows babies to slip below the covers, which can lead to airway obstruction and is associated with sudden infant death syndrome. The affected brands/models include iFCOW, Yumech, and Petyoung.
Why is Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags being recalled?
The recall relates to a fire / burn hazard. Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags sold on Amazon are recalled due to a risk of overheating and suffocation. The design allows babies to slip below the covers, which can lead to airway obstruction and is associated with sudden infant death syndrome. The affected brands/models include iFCOW, Yumech, and Petyoung.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you purchased one of these products, please discontinue use immediately. You may wish to contact Amazon to see if there are any remedies available to you.
Where was Various Baby Knitted Swaddle Sleep Bags sold?
It was sold via Amazon.
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