Published by If your baby experienced breathing distress or another injury while using a recalled Willow Blossom infant sleep bag, a legal review may help you understand your options.
Compensation may be available for medical expenses and other documented losses tied to an unsafe infant sleep product.
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What’s the Problem?
The problem here is the fit around the neckline. A sleep bag is supposed to rest securely on a baby’s shoulders and chest so the face stays clear. In the recalled Willow Blossom products, the neck opening was large enough that a small infant could slip downward inside the garment, allowing the material to move up and cover the baby’s mouth or nose.
That is what makes this recall so concerning. Parents often choose sleep bags because they want a simpler, more controlled alternative to loose blankets. When the opening is oversized for the age range on the label, the product can create the very type of sleep hazard families were trying to avoid.
Latest Updates
- May 5, 2021 – TJX recalled infant sleep bags sold under multiple brand names, including Willow Blossom, because the neck opening is too large for infants 0 to 6 months and can allow a baby’s head to slip into and be covered by the sleep bag, posing a suffocation risk. The recall covered about 3,600 units in the United States, plus about 33,250 sold in Canada, and no incidents or injuries had been reported at the time of the recall. [1]
How to Identify the Recalled Product
This article focuses on the Willow Blossom version of the recalled infant sleep bags. The recalled product was sold in size 0 to 6 months. The brand name and size appear on two separate labels at the back of the neck, and the style number appears on a separate label on the inside side seam behind the care label.
The recalled Willow Blossom style numbers are:
- CL00909
- CL00913
The sleep bags zip either up the middle or to the side of the front and were sold in different colors and designs. If a family still has the item, photographs of the labels, zipper layout, and style tag can help confirm whether it matches the recall.
Incidents and Injuries
No incidents or injuries had been reported when the recall was announced. That should be stated clearly.
Still, the absence of reported injuries does not make the product safe. Infant sleep products are judged by a higher standard because babies cannot reposition themselves the way older children can. A defect involving the neckline of a sleep garment can become an airway emergency in a very short amount of time.
Where It Was Sold
The recalled sleep bags were sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide and online at tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com, and sierra.com. They were sold from April 2018 through February 2021 for about $20.
The importer was The TJX Companies Inc. of Framingham, Massachusetts, and the products were manufactured in China and India.
What Parents Should Do Now
Parents and caregivers should stop using the recalled Willow Blossom sleep bags immediately and contact TJX for instructions on how to participate in the recall. Consumers were offered a choice of either a full refund or a store gift card.
If there was a breathing scare, hospital visit, or near-suffocation event, it may be important to keep the product long enough to photograph the labels and condition before returning it, as long as that can be done safely.
Do You Qualify for a Willow Blossom Infant Sleep Bag Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be appropriate if a baby experienced breathing distress, a near-suffocation event, hospitalization, or another injury while using a recalled Willow Blossom infant sleep bag. These cases are usually stronger when the product can be clearly identified and the event is supported by medical records, photographs, and proof of purchase.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the sleep bag and all sewn-in labels
- Pictures showing the Willow Blossom brand and style number
- Store receipts, bank records, or online order confirmations
- Medical records if any injury or breathing event occurred
- Any recall or refund communications from TJX
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include medical expenses, follow-up care costs, and other documented losses tied to an unsafe infant sleep product.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/TJX-Recalls-Infant-Sleep-Bags-Due-to-Suffocation-Risk-Sold-at-T-J-Maxx-Marshalls-and-Sierra