Matalan has issued an urgent recall for thousands of baby sleeping bags sold in its stores after they were found to pose a 'risk of suffocation'. The affected products include Winnie The Pooh and Lumpy, Bambi, Dumbo, Tatty Ted, and Winnie The Pooh sleepbags.
The recall was prompted by a safety issue where the neck of the sleeping bags can be stretched, potentially allowing a child to slip inside and suffocate. Matalan has urged customers to stop using the items immediately and return them to any store for a full refund, with no receipt required.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has also issued a warning, stating that the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The OPSS advises consumers to stop using the sleeping bags and return them to Matalan.
Matalan apologised for the inconvenience, stating: 'It has come to our attention that the above Sleep Bags do not meet our usual high standards for quality and safety... As customer safety is our highest priority, we are immediately recalling these products.'
No other Matalan products are affected by the recall. Customers with queries can contact Matalan directly.
