Published by If you purchased one of the recalled infant sleep bags and an injury or near-miss occurred, you may want a legal review of your options.
A case evaluation can help assess potential compensation for medical expenses and other documented losses connected to the product and incident.
Table Of Contents
- What’s the Problem?
- Latest Updates
- Recalled Products
- Style Numbers Included
- What the Sleep Bags Look Like
- Incidents and Injuries
- Where and When They Were Sold
- What Consumers Should Do Now
- Do You Qualify for a Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall Lawsuit?
- Legal Theories and Liability Considerations
- Statute of Limitations
- Why Acting Promptly Matters
- References
What’s the Problem?
The recalled sleep bags have a neck opening that is too large for infants 0 to 6 months. A baby’s head can slip into the opening and become covered by the sleep bag.
Once the face and airway are obstructed, suffocation risk increases quickly. Immediate removal from use is the safest response while the refund process is completed.
Latest Updates
- May 5, 2021 – CPSC announced Recall No. 21-123 for TJX infant sleep bags due to a suffocation risk caused by an oversized neck opening, with about 3,600 units recalled in the United States and a refund or store gift card offered. [1]
Recalled Products
This recall covers infant sleep bags in size 0–6 months sold under multiple brand names. Brand name and size are printed on two separate labels at the back of the neck.
- Dylan & Abby
- First Wish
- First Wish Organic
- Harry & Me
- Little Red Caboose
- Piper & Posie
- Sam & Jo
- Sam & Jo Organic
- Shabby Chic
- Willow Blossom
Style Numbers Included
A style number is printed on a separate label located on the inside side seam behind the care label. Only the style numbers listed below are included in the recall.
- Dylan & Abby: CL01073
- First Wish: CL00824, CL00889, CL00911
- First Wish Organic: CL00981, CL00985, CL01099
- Harry & Me: CL01102
- Little Red Caboose: CL00756, CL00882, CL00899, CL00904, CL00905, CL00921, CL00924, CL00986, CL00987
- Piper & Posie: CL00819, CL00923, CL00982, CL01005, CL01006, CL01007
- Sam & Jo: CL00871, CL00890, CL00903, CL00906, CL00983, CL00984
- Sam & Jo Organic: CL01066
- Shabby Chic: CL00980
- Willow Blossom: CL00909, CL00913
What the Sleep Bags Look Like
The recalled sleep bags zip up the middle or to the side of the front. A variety of colors and designs were sold, including animals, dinosaur bones, splatter paint, circus designs, construction, cars, florals, clouds, robots, stars, dino dudes, monsters, and firetrucks.
Incidents and Injuries
No incidents or injuries were reported in the recall notice. Even without reported injuries, the hazard involves infant airway obstruction and should be treated as urgent.
Where and When They Were Sold
Sales occurred at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide and online at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com, and sierra.com. The sales window listed is April 2018 through February 2021.
Purchase price was about $20. Manufacturing occurred in China and India, and TJX is listed as the importer.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Stop using the recalled infant sleep bags immediately. Contact TJX for instructions to receive a full refund or a store gift card.
Online buyers and in-store buyers have different contact pathways and email addresses. Keeping photos of the brand label, size label, and style number label can help verify eligibility.
Do You Qualify for a Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be relevant if a baby’s head slipped into the sleep bag and an injury, breathing emergency, or medical evaluation occurred. Review may also be appropriate if a near-miss event required intervention or urgent care.
Claim strength typically depends on matching the recalled identifiers and documenting the timeline. Medical records and product label photos often matter most.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the brand and size labels at the back of the neck
- Photos of the style number label on the inside side seam behind the care label
- Receipts, TJX order history, or other proof of purchase
- Medical records and bills if an emergency or treatment occurred
- A written timeline describing use and the event
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include emergency care costs, follow-up medical visits, and related out-of-pocket losses. Depending on the facts, claims may also include lost income and compensation tied to pain and suffering.
Legal Theories and Liability Considerations
Infant suffocation risk cases are often evaluated under product liability and failure-to-warn theories. Analysis usually focuses on design dimensions, foreseeable infant movement, and whether the product was safe for its intended age group.
Statute of Limitations
Deadlines vary by state and may depend on the date of injury or discovery. Preserving product labels and records early can help protect legal options.
Why Acting Promptly Matters
Infant product cases can turn on small label details that disappear once the product is discarded. Early photos and documentation can reduce disputes about whether a recalled product was involved.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/TJX-Recalls-Infant-Sleep-Bags-Due-to-Suffocation-Risk-Sold-at-T-J-Maxx-Marshalls-and-Sierra