Parents across Ireland warned as Decathlon issues product safety alert amid choking fears
Customers are warned to stop using the affected products immediately
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted consumers across Ireland to an urgent safety notice that was issued by Decathlon.
The sporting retail giant issued the alert on Thursday for the HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat.
The product poses a choking hazard. The fabric safety label (circled above) attached to the harness strap may not be securely fastened and could detach. If this occurs, a child may place the label in their mouth and choke.
The brand is HAMAX. The models 4091054 and 8591602. The barcode is 70297755203498.
There are approximately 123 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. This product was sold in Decathlon Ireland.
The product was sold from 28 December 2020 to 06 August 2026.
What to do:
Stop using the seat immediately until the label has been removed. Seats without this label are not affected.
Check the shoulder harness strap for the textile label shown above. If present, carefully cut the label off completely. Once removed, the seat can continue to be used.
If you prefer not to remove the label yourself, you may bring the seat to a Decathlon store, where the label will be removed free of charge.
For more information, please contact Decathlon’s Customer Relation Centre via email at [email protected] from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.