60 reports received to date of infants becoming entrapped, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises and red marks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The CPSC, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, today announced a voluntary recall of about 112,000 Rainforest Open Top Take-Along™ Swings (an additional 15,000 were sold worldwide). “Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard,” according to the CPSC.
“This recall involves Portable Rainforest Take Along Swings with a palm tree mobile and two hanging plush toys. The swings are approximately 23-inches-high and have two carry handles on the left and right sides. Model numbers K7203, K7192 and K7195 are included in the recall. Model numbers are located under the right handle on the swing. No other collection of Rainforest swings or products are included in this recall.”
The swings were sold from November 2006 to May 2007 at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide for about $65.
Consumers should immediately stop using the swing and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to return it to receive a voucher for a replacement product. For additional information, call Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 303-5631 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
By Kris on 05/30/07 in Gear, Children, Toys, Columns, Recalls
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