Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags on May 5, 2021. TJX Companies imported the sleep bags, sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores nationwide. The recalled sleep bags have a neck opening that is too large for infants ages 0 to 6 months. An infant’s head can slip into the bag and become covered, which poses a suffocation risk. The recall affects about 3,600 units sold nationwide across all 10 recalled brand names. No incidents or injuries have been reported. Parents should stop using the sleep bags right away and contact TJX for a refund. The recall remains open.

Latest Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall Updates

May 5, 2021: CPSC Announces the Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Recall No. 21-123 on May 5, 2021 [1]. The recall covers infant sleep bags sold under multiple brand names, including Dylan & Abby. TJX Companies, which imported and sold the sleep bags nationwide, worked with CPSC to announce the recall together. About 3,600 of the sleep bags were sold in the United States.

January 27, 2021: Health Canada Posts a Parallel Recall

Health Canada posted a matching recall, number RA-74851, on January 27, 2021 [2]. The agency named “Dylan and Abby” as one of nine affected brands sold in Canada. Health Canada updated the notice on March 5, 2021. It reported about 33,242 units sold at HomeSense, Marshalls, and Winners stores between July 2015 and December 2020. No incidents of suffocation were reported in Canada.

Which Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Are Affected?

The recalled sleep bags are sold under the Dylan & Abby brand name, one of 10 brand names covered by CPSC Recall No. 21-123. TJX Companies imported the sleep bags from China and India and sold them at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores, and online at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com, and sierra.com, from April 2018 through February 2021, for about $20. Check your sleep bag against these details to see if it is part of the recall:

• Brand: Dylan & Abby
• Product: Infant sleep bags, size 0 to 6 months
• Style number: CL01073
• Label location: Inside the side seam, behind the care label

Nine other brand names share Recall No. 21-123, each with its own separate style numbers. Those sleep bags are not part of the Dylan & Abby line, even though they came from the same recall.

Why Were the Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recalled?

The Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags were recalled due to the size of the neck opening on each bag. That opening is large enough to let a baby’s head slip inside and become covered by the fabric. The CPSC says this creates a suffocation hazard for infants ages 0 to 6 months. The recall notice describes this as a sizing and design problem rather than a contamination or labeling issue. The recall notice identifies the affected sleep bags by style number only, with no batch or date code listed, consistent with a defect built into the garment’s pattern rather than a single production run.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

According to the CPSC, no incidents or injuries related to the Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags have been reported. This figure covers all 10 brand names in Recall No. 21-123, including brands other than Dylan & Abby. Health Canada’s parallel notice also reported no incidents of suffocation among the units sold in Canada. Neither agency has reported a death or injury linked to this product. A recall can happen before any injury occurs. Regulators can act once a hazard is identified in testing or design review, without waiting for a report of harm. Parents who used the recalled sleep bags should still stop using them. The next section lists the steps to take.

What Should Consumers Do?

Parents and caregivers who own a Dylan & Abby infant sleep bag should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the recalled sleep bag right away, even if you have not seen a problem with it.
2. Check the inside seam behind the care label for style number CL01073 to confirm your sleep bag is part of this recall.
3. Contact TJX for a refund or a store gift card if you bought online, by emailing ecommercecustomerservice@tjx.com or calling 833-888-0776.
4. If you bought in a store, email customerservice@tjx.com or call 800-926-6299 for the same refund or gift-card process.
5. Use the “Contact Us” page at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com, or sierra.com if you prefer to reach TJX online.
6. Report any suffocation risk or incident to the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 or at www.SaferProducts.gov.
7. Keep the sleep bag away from infants until you complete the return.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Two other regulators issued matching alerts for the same brand. Health Canada’s recall, covered above, applies to sleep bags sold in Canada. The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards issued alert 2101-0207 for baby sleep bags [3]. It names Dylan & Abby as one of 11 brands sold at TK Maxx stores between August 2018 and December 2020. It states the neck opening does not meet UK safety rules but gives no incident count and no date for when it was posted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Other Brands Share the Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall?

Other brands share the Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags recall. They are First Wish, First Wish Organic, Harry & Me, Little Red Caboose, Piper & Posie, Sam & Jo, Sam & Jo Organic, Shabby Chic, and Willow Blossom. Each brand carries its own style number.

How Do I Report a Problem with the Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall?

You can report a problem with the Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags recall to the CPSC Hotline. Call 800-638-2772, or use the TTY line at 301-595-7054 if you are deaf or hard of hearing. You can also report online at www.SaferProducts.gov.

Is There a Lawsuit over the Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall?

No filed lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been found against TJX over the Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags recall. The CPSC notice reports no injuries, and this recall has not led to any known legal action so far.

Is the Dylan & Abby Infant Sleep Bags Recall Voluntary?

The Dylan & Abby infant sleep bags recall notice does not label the action as voluntary or mandatory. It simply describes the recall as an action taken because of the suffocation hazard, without adding that further term.

Does the Canada Version of the Dylan & Abby Sleep Bags Use a Different Model Number?

The Canada version of the Dylan & Abby sleep bags uses a different model number. Health Canada’s recall notice lists model number CA07043 on the sewn-in label, while the U.S. CPSC notice lists style number CL01073 for the same product line.

Were All 33,242 Canadian Units Dylan & Abby Sleep Bags?

Not all 33,242 Canadian units were Dylan & Abby sleep bags. The about 33,242 units Health Canada reported cover all nine brands named in its recall rather than Dylan & Abby sleep bags alone. The notice does not break out a separate count for the Dylan & Abby sleep bags.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/TJX-Recalls-Infant-Sleep-Bags-Due-to-Suffocation-Risk-Sold-at-T-J-Maxx-Marshalls-and-Sierra
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sleep-sacks-size-0-6-months-first-wish-sam-jo-dylan-and-abby-miss-mona-mouse-harry-me
3. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620535a2d3bf7f314b6ab843/2101-0207-product-recall-baby-sleep-bags.pdf