CPSC recall · Reported July 31, 2001
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. recalled The recalled portable bassinet converts to an infant seat, with a vibrating unit and is s….
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Portable Bassinets was recalled by Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. in July 31, 2001. Reason: Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechani…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price…. Verify recall #01210 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechani….
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- July 31, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01210 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled portable bassinet converts to an infant seat, with a vibrating unit and is supported by a white metal folding frame that makes it portable. The bassinet is covered in a blue and white print fabric with stars, swirls and hearts. Fisher-Price is molded into the white plastic sides of the vibrating unit. The portable bassinet was sold under the names Sit & Soothe Portable Bassinet, Soothing Sounds Bassinet and Soothing Sounds Portable Bassinet. "Fisher-Price" and model number 79338, 79334 or 79336 appear on the upper left hand corner of a white nylon label located on the underside of the foot of the bassinet. Only bassinets manufactured before April 2000 are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will prevent the frame from folding.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01210 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2001 |
| Date initiated | July 31, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 569,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price to order a free repair kit. The repair …
- Check the recall number (01210) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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