Recall Issued for Canadian Infant and Toddler Sleepwear Due to Risk of Fire
A recall has been issued for thousands of organic rompers designed for babies and toddlers by an Ontario-based sustainable clothing company because they pose a risk of burn injuries to children, Health Canada says.
The recalled Kimono Rompers from Pehr Designs Inc. do not meet the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, according to the Nov. 14 Health Canada advisory.
“Loose-fitting children’s sleepwear can contact ignition sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more readily than tight-fitting sleepwear, and once ignited will burn rapidly, potentially resulting in severe burns to large areas of the child’s body,” the recall notice said.
Pehr reported 2,053 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between May and September of this year. There had been no reports of injuries in Canada as of Nov. 12, the notice said.
The one-piece rompers were sold in 15 different prints in three sizes: six to 12 months, 12 to 18 months, and 18 to 24 months.
Health Canada is advising parents to stop using all affected rompers.
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Customers can request a full refund by contacting Pehr Designs Inc. via phone, company website. A full list of the recalled products is available here.
Pehr Designs Inc. is an online children’s clothing company headquartered in Toronto. All of its products are designed in Canada and “ethically manufactured in India with a focus on sustainably produced natural materials and artisan craftsmanship,” according to the company’s website.
The company sells a variety of clothing, nursery items, and children’s storage.
Plush Toy Recall
The Cuddly Bunch brand 28-centimetre plush turtle sold by Jean Coutu has been recalled due to a potential choking hazard. Health Canada/ Handout photo
The Cuddly Bunch brand 28-centimetre plush turtle sold by Jean Coutu has also been recalled by Health Canada due to a potential choking hazard.
“Health Canada has determined, after sampling and evaluation, that this product does not comply with the Toys Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act,” the Nov. 15 recall notice said.
“Tests have allowed Health Canada to note that the eyes of stuffed animals can detach from the toy, thus posing a choking risk for young children.”
The affected products have a model number of JC 512198 and UPC of 055989888613.
A total of 1,183 of the China-manufactured units were sold in Canada between March and October and no injuries had been reported as of Nov. 7, according to the advisory.
Customers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled plushie and return it to a Jean Coutu store for a refund.
