Product recall: Britons told to 'stop using' a baby product which poses a 'risk of injuries'

Britons were alerted to the recall by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS).

It said: "The product presents a risk of injuries as a fault with the shoulder strap attachment could cause the webbing to detach from the carrier."

Product: Oscha Slings Onbuhimo Baby Carrier

Type: Childcare articles and children's equipment - baby carrier

Brand: Oscha Slings

Barcode: 0111134183

Production period: Before September 2024

Country of Origin: UK

Product description: Baby carrier with buckle straps attached to body panel. Designed for carrying babies on front of person.

The OPSS added: "The product presents a risk of injuries as a fault with the shoulder strap attachment to the body panel has been identified.

"It is possible for the webbing to fray or come away from the carrier’s body, which could result in the baby falling from the carrier unexpectedly and receiving injuries.

"Owners of the Onbuhimo baby carrier are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact Oscha Slings Limited to arrange the return, repair and re-shipment of their carrier."

For more information, those with the product can email Oscha Slings at info@oschaslings.com.

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This comes as Matalan recalled several Christmas decorations due to a "risk of choking".

The OPSS said for the doughnuts, gingerbread, ice lolly and sweets decorations: "The product presents a risk of choking as small parts can easily detach from the decoration.

"The products have been recalled from end users by Matalan."