Urgent warning for parents as ASDA recalls popular baby product due to choking fears | The Sun
AN URGENT warning has been issued to parents after ASDA recalled a popular baby item.
The product has been taken off the shelves due to safety concerns and choking fears.
George Home has removed eight baby sleeping bags from their stock after several potential dangers were found.
They include the Happy Floral, The Lion King, Rainbow and Dino sleep bags, among others.
It was discovered buttons on the shoulder of some items could come loose and possibly fall off.
This would create a potential choking hazard for the new-borns to 36-month-olds for which the sleeping bags were designed.
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Parents who have already purchased the recalled items are being urged to return them to a local store where they will be entitled to a full refund.
A spokesperson said: “We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations — 0800 952 0101.”
RECALLED PRODUCTS
- Happy Floral Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5057172999958, 5057172999965, 5057172999972
- Stitch Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5063089070925, 5063089070932, 5063089070944
- The Lion King Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5057172999835, 5057172999842, 5057172999859
- 2pk Natural Safari Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5063089070895, 5063089070901, 5063089070918
- Rainbow Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5057172999897, 5057172999903, 5057172999910
- Dino Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5057172999989, 5057172999996, 5063089000007
- Dumbo Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5063089000014, 5063089000021, 5063089000038
- Bunny Floral Sleep Bag, 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-36 months, 1 tog. Barcodes: 5057172999927, 5057172999934, 5 5057172999941
This comes as baby sleep bags from another popular retailer John Lewis, were recalled earlier this year.
Customers were asked to bring back certain products from the Winnie the Pooh range.
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Again, it was found poppers on the bags could become loose and create a choking hazard.
In the past, sleep bags have been taken off the shelves for various other reasons.
Parents who bought from Sainsbury's and Argos were once warned of products which may cause their infant to "overheat".
What are product recalls?
Companies often issue product recalls if there's an issue with a product that could be dangerous or inconvenient for the user.
But if you have to return a product that is faulty, you will usually be entitled to refund, repair or replacement, under the Consumer Rights Act.
Retailer's websites often have product recall pages where they share details on items that need returning.
If a product is food-based, the Food Standards Agency, which regulates the industry, may post on Twitter about a recall too
Your product recall rights
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action.
But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
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