Baby sleep bags
Baby sleep bags was recalled on 25 August 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01863/23. Suffocation risk reported by Germany. The neck opening is too large in relation to the child height/age.
| Alert Number | A12/01863/23 |
| Brand | Ergee |
| Category | Childcare articles and children's equipment |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 1152536 and 1152537: Grey penguin and grey seal, 1153830 and 1153829: Pink safari and light brown safari, 1157492 and 1157491: pink hearts and brown bears, 1159603 and 1157491: grey cars, grey shooting stars, green elephant and white elephant, 1164661 and 1164660: beige dotted and pink dotted, 1164663 and 1164619: pink rainbows and green dinosaurs |
| Published | 25 August 2023 |
Risk Description
The neck opening is too large in relation to the child height/age. This can increase the risk of the baby to slip inside the sleep bag which could cover mouth and nose and cause suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 16781.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 14/08/2023
Product Description
Baby sleep bags, size: 50-65 cm /65-80 cm. Product sold online.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Baby sleep bags.
About this risk
This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.
Recommended action
Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.
Who is at risk?
Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.