Baby carrier sold on Amazon rejected at the border due to 'serious risk of suffocation'

Safety officials determined the carrier posed a significant risk to babies who cannot yet support their own head.

The product did not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Rejected product

Landici Hip Seat Baby Carrier L8011

Type: Childcare articles and children’s equipment – Hip seat baby carrier

Model: L8011

Amazon product identifiers: X00204KYJ9, FBA15JC69RPZU000015

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: Hip seat baby carrier in black

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said: "The product presents a serious risk of suffocation.

"If a child who cannot hold their head up is placed in the baby carrier, their head may drop forward while they face outward, which can close off the child’s airway.

"They may lie with their mouth and nose pressed against the caregiver’s clothing which can block airflow.

"The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed."

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