Health Canada warns that FFQRLP Brand Baby Lounger for 0-24 months available on Amazon.ca may pose a risk of strangulation, entrapment and falling
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Summary
Immediately stop using the affected product and safely dispose of the item in such a way that it cannot be used again.
Affected products
Baby nests and baby loungers are small beds for infants that are constructed much like a cushion. They typically have a quilted, cushioned, or fabric panel sleep surface that is surrounded by raised cushion sides (often bolster-type cushion sides).
This alert involves the following baby lounger sold by First Island on Amazon.ca:
- FFQRLP Brand Baby Lounger for Newborn, Baby Lounger for 0-24 Months Babies, 100% Cotton Soft Breathable Baby Lounger Cover, Portable Baby Infant Lounger Babies Essentials Gifts – ASIN B0DMNKD4X8
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the baby lounger does not meet the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations in Canada creating the potential for strangulation, entrapment and fall hazards.
What you should do
Consumers who have this affected product should immediately stop using it and safely dispose of the item in such a way that it cannot be used again.
Regularly check the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database for dangerous products and take action to remove items of concern.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of these products or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Related links
- Keep safety in mind when shopping online
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- Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby
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Additional information
What is being done
The product has been removed from sale online from Amazon.ca. Health Canada has contacted the foreign selling company and is advising consumers to immediately stop using the affected baby lounger. Health Canada reminds consumers to learn about the risks of buying consumer products online (see Related Links above).
Health Canada reminds parents and caregivers that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface intended for sleep. For more information on safe sleep practices for infants, see Health Canada's Consumer Information on Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby.
Amazon.ca reported that 48 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
To date, no incidents or injuries related to this product have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is committed to helping protect consumers from potentially dangerous consumer products. The Department regularly tests consumer products available for sale in stores or online and continues to monitor products to help keep consumers safe
Details
Distributor
First Island
Istanbul
Turkey
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
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