Argos and Sainsbury’s recall baby sleeping bags over fears tots can overheat
PARENTS have been warned to stop using sleeping bags sold in Argos and Sainsbury's immediately and return them in store as they “may cause an infant to overheat”.
They have been recalled because the insulation provided by the sleeping bags may be higher than what the label claims.
The sleeping bags were both labelled as having a 0.5 to 1 tog ratings.
Togs are a measurement used to determine how warm bedding and clothes are - the higher the tog the warmer the item.
The NHS recommends using 0.5 to 1 tog bedding in warmer weather in rooms which are between 20C and 27C.
It is not clear what tog the sleeping bags actually are.
How to check if your baby is too hot
HERE'S some advice from charity The Lullaby Trust on how to check your baby's temperature:
The best way to check on your baby’s temperature is by putting your hand on the skin on their tummy or the back of their neck.
Don’t use their hands or feet as a guide as they will always feel cooler than the rest of their body.
If your baby is too hot you will feel the skin is hot, slightly clammy or sweaty, and you will need to remove some layers.
The ideal temperature for your baby's room is 16⁰C to 20⁰C.
If the room where the baby sleeps is difficult to cool, follow the "summer rules" of lighter bedding and clothing and open the bedroom door and a window, if it is safe to do so.
You might also like to use a fan to cool the room, but don’t aim it directly on the baby.
It is also important to ensure that your baby has sufficient fluids if bottle-fed, by offering cooled, boiled water to babies under six months or just water from the tap for babies over six months. Fully breastfed babies don’t need any extra water until they start eating solid food.
If your baby shows signs of being significantly unwell you should seek medical advice.
A Tu clothing spokesperson said, “We have identified this sleep bag design may exceed its tog rating.”
“We are asking customers to stop using this product immediately and return it for a full refund. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) charity, The Lullaby Trust, warns that the chances of SIDS increase when babies get too hot.
The recall concerns two styles of sleeping bag, one with a vehicle pattern and one with a yellow floral pattern.
They were available as individual products both online and in store at Argos, and online at Sainsbury’s.
The sleeping bags are no longer listed for sale, but both were available for £14 each.
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.
The product code for the toy-patterned bag is 134878142, and the product code for the floral-patterned bag is 134877764.
You can find the product code on the inside label, usually on the back of the label.
The product code will also be listed on the receipt, or any in online order confirmations.
A full refund is available when you return the product, and no proof of purchase is needed.
Shoppers with any questions should contact Argos on 0800 028 6658 or email tucustome[email protected].
The helpline is open between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday.
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In August, a similar product sold by Mothercare was also recalled over fears it could cause babies to overheat.
Argos also recalled a cot duvet earlier this year for the same reason.
And, Ikea has just put out a recall on these bib sets over fears they could cause tots to choke.
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