Hi Everyone!
Some of you may have noticed that Pekkle sleepers have disappeared from the clothing aisle. These Pekkle Sleepers have been the only thing that my daughter has worn since she was a baby!!! One Quebec news station is saying that these Pekkle Sleepers have been recalled. I know these sleepers are a favorite for many people and I want to warn people as soon as possible.
From the article: “We pulled out the product and notified Health Canada and the supplier, and then we’re expecting directions from Health Canada,” Costco spokesperson Ron Damiani said.
There has been no official word yet from Costco, but I will keep you updated with anything that I hear. In the meantime, I will temporarily to be finding something else for the baby to sleep in. Costco may be looking a quite a lot of sleeper returns in the future – especially with their refund policy: **Costco guarantees your satisfaction with the merchandise you purchase from us.**
EDIT: I have heard from quite a few Costco employees about this post and it sounds like Costco has definitely stopped selling the Pekkle onesies. They were pulled about 3 weeks ago due to issues with the snaps falling off.
I have heard that they are working with Health Canada to identify the lot numbers of the affected sleepers so they can issue a recall. Again, If I hear any more information, I will keep you updated. In the meantime – check the buttons on your Pekkle onesies if you are still using them.
EDIT #2: Here is the latest article I could find! Which has some more information. The article has been translated from French using Google translate:
http://www.iheartradio.ca/energie/energie-saguenay/nouvelles/les-pyjamas-pekkle-retires-des-tablettes-1.2585516
Costco removed Pekkle’s childrens pajamas from their shelves following an incident that caused minor injuries to a baby.
It is not known at this time whether it is a single manufacturing defect or whether the whole of the goods is affected by the problem.
Costco spokesperson Ron Damiani said the products were withdrawn on the same day and a report was sent to Health Canada.
The company is awaiting Health Canada’s investigation report before deciding whether a recall will be issued.
The government agency confirms that Costco has received 2 Pekkle pajamas related complaints in the last month.
EDIT #3: Here is an article from CBC with some more information.
Pekkle Pajamas Removal: Concerned Parents, Theories of All Kinds (Translated with Google Translate)
Pekkle baby pajamas were removed from the sale of Costco warehouse stores in Canada, but the company refuses to give the reasons for this significant withdrawal.
These popular pajamas are considered dangerous by the company.
A sufficiently serious incident motivated the multinational to remove them from all its stores in Canada.
These children’s clothes are made in China.
TVA News tried to have the reaction of young families who shop at Costco, but our reporter was asked to leave the premises by employees.
The parents said they were very worried because several of them still had these pajamas in their possession.
“We pulled out the product and notified Health Canada and the supplier, and then we’re expecting directions from Health Canada,” Costco spokesperson Ron Damiani said.
Despite the spokesperson’s statement, Health Canada says it has never received a communication from Costco for a problem with these nightwear.
No test or analysis can be performed on these items that would pose a health risk.
Love the sleepers BRING THEM BACK!
I love the Pekkles too and I don’t even wear them. Thirty five years ago when our children were wearing sleepers, if the cloth started to fray around the snaps – usually because the kid stretched them out – I would remove the offending snap and kid would go to sleep minus one snap. The tatty sleepers often would just get tossed out. People make too much of big thing about this, in my opinion. I look at the quality of the stitching in the pekkles – I still think they’re great. I would be inclined to return only the sleepers that were damaged in any way around any of the snaps. This way, you would be able to get your money back on those sleepers since you probably don’t want to use them on next baby. I would also be inclined to keep the ones that are ‘solid’ .
Costco did have a sale on the sleepers about a month or so – I think they were 2.99 or something – I picked up a bunch more!
I sure hope these sleepers come back! It’s the only kind I would ever buy for my baby. I would be very disappointed if they wouldn’t be available anymore!
Does anyone know if Costco has started to carry another brand of sleepers?
I have had no problem withe these sleepers. My granddaughter wears them and we have given them with many baby gifts. They are such nice quality for the money and many parents ask us to pick up more for them at Costco. When back on the shelf I will continue to buy this product. Everything has an imperfection at one time or another. They are being very professional about the problem and i am confident they will resolve the problem. I will continue to buy!
Just love these Pekkle sleepers. Have bought them for years for my grandchildren. I truly hope this issue will be resolved and that Pekkle will be back on your shelves real soon
It has officially come down the line now from Health Canada and all the news stations are reporting that a child was, and I quote, “scratched” by a snap that fell off.
Let that sink in… scratched…
Anyways, I’m sure it’s an easy fix but I know a lot of Mom’s who are not happy about not being able to buy them anymore haha! My husband asked if I’m going to return ours and I said no. Why would I return 15 sleepers at $5.99 a piece and have to go out and buy 15 more at probably $9.99 a piece… or more? No one I know has EVER had an issue with Pekkle sleepers and instead they have come recommended by many family members and friends. I literally would have bought my stash right before they pulled them so I’m happy I got in there when I did. All those sleepers just going to waste and being destroyed… kind of makes me sad lol!
i’m very anxious about the sleepers. i’m thinking i’ll have to go with product actually made in Canada now. Still, manufacturer’s response is tremendous. There are so many things to worry about…and now this?
I just bought a few of these and the onesies a few weeks back. Anxiously awaiting word as I bought them to give to my new granddaughter and give them at her upcoming baby shower.
Does this affect just the baby sleepers or the bigger kids two piece pjs as well ?
Hi Breanna, I believe the only affected sleepers are the onesie style sleepers. What I hear is that the snaps can fall off on the sleepers.
This is an odd article… it seems to be complete heresay with no actual facts about what or why they wouldn’t be on the shelf. There are many things that come and go at Costco, maybe they just aren’t carrying them anymore? Both my kids wore these nearly every day as babies and not one issue.
Thanks for keeping on top of this – I tried to exchange one on Tuesday that my daughter got for Easter that was too small – all I was told is that they were recalled. When I asked at customer service – they had no information about a recall and told me to watch Health Canada website
That’s a shame as those are nice PJ’s! I have noticed Kirkland Brand PJ’s are more dominant now. I wonder if those have replaced them?
Does anyone else have a problem with the Kirkland PJ’s not fitting their kids? I find them to be poorly made and way too large.
Yes, those Kirkland PJs are big on our daughter too, I always figured it was because she’s smaller than average but maybe that’s not the reason after all.
Yes, keeping an eye out for the potential recall, we’ve bought so many Pekkle PJs over the past few years.
It’s odd how no English media has yet to pick up the story.
Hello, I had a huge problem with these PJs. My son is 3 and wears 4-5, from the first wash they expanded sideways and shrunk significantly from the height. Absolutely hate this manufacturer, returning all sets I bought tomorrow.
Wow I am chocked. I have some from past years. Thank you very much for sharing this information, because I didn’t notice that Costco pulled out the sleepers.
Try Snugabye brand…they are the oldest and best brand in Canada