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Consumer product recall

Perlimpinpin inc. recalls baby sleep bags

Starting date:
June 29, 2017
Posting date:
June 29, 2017
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Choking Hazard, Laceration Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-63750

Affected products

Perlimpinpin sleep bags

Product description

This recall involves two styles of zip-up sleep bags by Perlimpinpin Inc. These sleep bags are made of viscose from bamboo.

The products were offered in two sizes and styles as follows:
Style Size UPC GPU Code

BB30606

(Ivory silk-screen birds)
0-6  months 775706486839 SBB30606OI280217CH
6-18  months 775706486846 SBB30606OI280217CH

BB21606

(Arrow print)
0-6  months 775706481209 SBB21606FL280217CH
6-18  months 775706481216 SBB21606FL280217CH

 

Hazard identified

The product zipper may be defective. Some units may be missing the bottom stop at the end of the zipper. This could allow the slider to become detached, which would pose a choking and laceration hazard to children.

As of June 19th, 2017 the company has received one report of an incident, and no injuries in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 485 of the recalled units were sold across Canada at various retailers.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from March to May 2017.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Les vêtements Perlimpinpin inc.
Quebec City
Quebec
CANADA
Tel: 1-418-877-4042

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What you should do

Consumers should check that the zipper on the sleep bag has the bottom stop (see pictures of product). If that part of the zipper is missing, stop using the product and contact the retailer for a refund or exchange.

Consumers may phone Perlimpinpin Inc. at 418-877-4042, send an email or visit the company's Web site.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.