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Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bag Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Sam & Jo infant sleep bags were recalled in May 2021 because the neck opening is too large for babies ages 0 to 6 months, creating a suffocation risk if an infant slips downward and the bag covers the head. No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced, but the product was intended for infant sleep, making the defect especially concerning.

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Table of contents
  1. Latest Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags Recall Updates
  2. May 5, 2021: CPSC Announces Recall of Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags
  3. Which Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags Are Affected?
  4. Why Were the Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags Recalled?
  5. Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
  6. What Should Consumers Do?
  7. Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  9. Has CPSC Closed the Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bag Recall?
  10. What Other Brands Were Included in the Sam & Jo Sleep Bag Recall?
  11. Was the Sam & Jo Sleep Bag Recall Also Issued in Canada?
  12. Does the UK Have Its Own Recall Alert for the Sleep Bags?
  13. Who Made the Recalled Sam & Jo Sleep Bags?
  14. Did Health Canada or the UK Report Any Injuries from the Sleep Bag Recall?
  15. References
TJX Companies recalled Sam & Jo and Sam & Jo Organic infant sleep bags on May 5, 2021. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall. Health Canada had posted a separate notice in January 2021, months earlier. The recalled bags have a neck opening that’s too large for infants 0 to 6 months, posing a suffocation risk according to CPSC’s notice. CPSC has posted no closure notice for the recall, which remains open following the May 2021 announcement. Anyone with a recalled bag should stop using it immediately and contact TJX for a full refund or a store gift card.
Recall at a glance
  • Action type: Voluntary recall
  • Announcement and initiation dates: Announced and initiated May 5, 2021
  • Company and responsible agency: The TJX Companies Inc.; U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • Recall or campaign number: 21-123
  • Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Sam & Jo: CL00871, CL00890, CL00903, CL00906, CL00983, CL00984. Sam & Jo Organic: CL01066
  • Number of affected units: About 3,600 in the United States; about 33,250 in Canada (all 10 recalled brand lines combined, not per-brand)
  • Sold at and sale period: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra (stores and online); April 2018-February 2021; about $20
  • Hazard: The neck opening is too large for infants 0 to 6 months, risking suffocation
  • Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: No incidents or injuries reported
  • Remedy: Stop use; contact TJX for a full refund or store gift card

Latest Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags Recall Updates

May 5, 2021: CPSC Announces Recall of Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Sam & Jo and nine other TJX brand-line infant sleep bags on May 5, 2021 [1]. CPSC said the bags posed a suffocation risk because the neck opening was too large for infants 0 to 6 months. TJX offered a full refund or store gift card. The notice listed no incidents at that point.

Which Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags Are Affected?

These recalled Sam & Jo and Sam & Jo Organic sleep bags were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores under these style numbers:
  • Sam & Jo infant sleep bags, style number CL00871, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
  • Sam & Jo infant sleep bags, style number CL00890, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
  • Sam & Jo infant sleep bags, style number CL00903, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
  • Sam & Jo infant sleep bags, style number CL00906, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
  • Sam & Jo infant sleep bags, style number CL00983, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
  • Sam & Jo infant sleep bags, style number CL00984, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
  • Sam & Jo Organic infant sleep bags, style number CL01066, sized for infants 0 to 6 months
The style number is on a label inside the side seam, behind the care label. The brand name and size are printed on two labels at the back of the neck, so check both labels carefully against this list.

Why Were the Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bags Recalled?

Sam & Jo infant sleep bags were recalled because the neck opening is too large for infants 0 to 6 months, according to CPSC’s notice. The opening can let a baby’s head slip into the bag, and the fabric can then cover the infant’s face. That design poses a suffocation risk. TJX carried out recall 21-123 voluntarily, in consultation with CPSC, consistent with the notice’s standard federal-law recall statement, rather than under a mandatory recall order or court action. The hazard affects both the standard Sam & Jo bags and the Sam & Jo Organic version, since they share the same neck design.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC’s recall notice reported no incidents or injuries with the Sam & Jo sleep bags. That figure covers the bags sold in the United States. The zero-incident count runs through the May 5, 2021 announcement date. No consumer complaints had reached TJX or the agency by then. Reports of a problem do not prove that a product caused every incident consumers describe. A recall by itself does not establish that the product caused harm. Anyone who experiences a problem with a Sam & Jo sleep bag can still file a report with CPSC through SaferProducts.gov. That reporting channel stays open even though the recall notice listed no incidents in 2021.
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What Should Consumers Do?

Parents and caregivers with a recalled Sam & Jo or Sam & Jo Organic sleep bag should take these steps before using it again:
  1. Stop using the sleep bag right away, even if it looks undamaged.
  2. Check the style number inside the side seam, and the brand name and size on the neck labels, against the recalled list.
  3. For online purchases, email ecommercecustomerservice@tjx.com or call 833-888-0776 for a refund or store gift card.
  4. For in-store purchases, email customerservice@tjx.com or call 800-926-6299 for the same options.
  5. Use the Contact Us page at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com, or sierra.com if you prefer email support.
  6. Report any suffocation risk, near-miss, or other safety concern to CPSC at 800-638-2772, TTY 301-595-7054, or www.SaferProducts.gov.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada issued a parallel recall notice, RA-74851, for the same sleep bags [2]. It was posted January 27, 2021, and last updated March 5, 2021. The Canadian notice covered about 33,242 units sold at HomeSense, Marshalls, and Winners stores, between July 2015 and December 2020. Both notices describe the identical oversized neck opening and suffocation hazard as the US recall. The UK’s product safety regulator, OPSS, recorded a separate alert for the bags, sold at TK Maxx stores between August 2018 and December 2020 [3]. The listed risk level is High.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has CPSC Closed the Sam & Jo Infant Sleep Bag Recall?

CPSC has not closed the Sam & Jo infant sleep bag recall. The May 2021 notice does not say the recall has ended. No later CPSC update, expansion or re-announcement for recall 21-123 was found through September 25, 2026.

What Other Brands Were Included in the Sam & Jo Sleep Bag Recall?

Other brands were also included in the Sam & Jo sleep bag recall. They were Dylan & Abby, First Wish, First Wish Organic, Harry & Me, Little Red Caboose, Piper & Posie, Shabby Chic, and Willow Blossom. All were sold by TJX under the same hazard and remedy.

Was the Sam & Jo Sleep Bag Recall Also Issued in Canada?

Yes, the Sam & Jo sleep bag recall was also issued in Canada: Health Canada posted its own separate notice on January 27, 2021, about three months before CPSC’s May 5 action. Its Canadian unit count differs slightly from CPSC’s figure, and the two were never reconciled.

Does the UK Have Its Own Recall Alert for the Sleep Bags?

Yes, the UK’s product safety regulator, OPSS, issued a separate recall alert, numbered 2101-0207, for the same style of sleep bags sold there. That alert covers the same hazard CPSC and Health Canada each flagged independently in their own separate recall actions.

Who Made the Recalled Sam & Jo Sleep Bags?

The recalled Sam & Jo sleep bags were made in China and India. The TJX Companies Inc. imported them and sold them under its own brand names. TJX offered the bags at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores nationwide.

Did Health Canada or the UK Report Any Injuries from the Sleep Bag Recall?

Health Canada and the UK reported no injuries from the sleep bag recall. As of March 4, 2021, Health Canada said it had received no reports of suffocation in Canada. The UK’s OPSS notice listed no incident count at all.

References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20230130112748/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