Decathlon Recalls Bicycle Baby Seat Across UK Over Choking Hazard

Decathlon recalls the HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat after safety warnings regarding a choking hazard from the harness label.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 26, 2026 · 9:33 PM 1 min read

Key takeaways

Decathlon recalled the HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat due to a choking risk.

The red and black bicycle seat attachment was sold both online and in stores.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the textile safety label on the harness strap may detach and cause choking.

Customers can return the seat to their nearest Decathlon store for label removal or a refund.

Wish also removed the Goose Patting Baby Sleep Pillow following a serious safety report.

A major outdoor retailer pulled a baby seat off shelves because of choking concerns. Shoppers bought the red and black bicycle attachment both through internet platforms and physical shops.

Decathlon pulled the HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat because the tag on it brings a "risk of choking". A notice issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards stated, "The product presents a risk of choking due to the textile safety label attached to the harness strap."

The notice continued, "This label may detach, creating a small part. A young child may place the small part in their mouth and choke. The product has been recalled from end users by Decathlon. We recommend that you keep this product out of reach of children until the label is removed."

Decathlon also advised buyers to quit using the seat until workers take off the tag. People can take the item to their closest Decathlon shop to get the tag taken off or to receive a refund. The business mentioned that seats lacking this tag face no danger.

In a separate case, Wish officially pulled a Goose Patting Baby Sleep Pillow intended for babies and newborns following a severe safety evaluation.

Questions and answers

Which baby seat was recalled?

Decathlon recalled the HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat, which is a red and black bicycle attachment.

Why was the baby seat recalled?

The textile safety label attached to the harness strap may detach and create a small part that a young child could put in their mouth and choke on.

What should customers do with the affected baby seat?

Customers should keep the product out of reach of children, stop using it until the label is removed, and bring it to the nearest Decathlon store for label removal or a refund.