Over 17K Infant Sleep Sacks Recalled in Canada Over Suffocation Hazard

Several brands of infant sleep sacks, sized 0-6 months, have been recalled over the size of their neck openings posing a suffocation hazard to babies.

“The size of the neck opening is larger than what the standard in the UK permits,” warns the Health Canada recall notice, “which may cause an infant to slide into the sleep sack, posing a suffocation hazard.”

As of Jan. 25, 2021, there have been no reported injuries, but those who own the recalled sleep sacks are instructed to stop using them immediately, according to the recall notice.

Although this is not a class action lawsuit, TCA is committed to helping right consumer wrongs by reporting on products recalled over safety concerns.

Thousands of Hazardous Sleep Sacks Sold

Over 17,000 recalled sleep sacks were sold under the brands First Wish, Sam & Jo, Dylan and Abby, Miss Mona Mouse, Harry & Me, and Aspen, according to Health Canada. The product was sold in a variety of colours and patterns, including penguins, animal faces, zoo animals, dinosaur bones, celestial animals, birch trees, circus designs, vintage cars, and so on, notes the recall notice.

The recalled items were sold between January 2018 and December 2020 at various retailers in Canada, including Winners, Marshalls or HomeSense. They were made in China and India and imported by Ontario-based TJX Canada.

Sleep sacks affected by the recall can be identified by the model number “CA07043” on the sewn-in care label.

Consumers who bought the recalled sleep sacks can return them for a refund. Consumers who need more information can contact TJX Canada by telephone toll-free at 1-800-646-9466 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, according to the Health Canada website.

“Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada,” says Health Canada on its website.

Safety of Sleep Sacks

Having the correct fitting sleep sack is an important factor in keeping infants safe, according to Love to Dream.

Like the recalled sleep sacks, if the product is too big, the infant can slip down, resulting in the fabric covering their nose and mouth, presenting a suffocation hazard. Another problem may be too much fabric or sleep sacks that allow young infants to roll and the temperature of the fabric, according to Love to Dream.

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