CPSC recall · Reported April 10, 2002
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings
It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip for…
The CPSC recalled The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit ….
CPSC, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 10, 2002. Reason: It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecti…. Verify recall #02136 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat….
- None
- agency class
- April 10, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02136 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit up unassisted. The swing operates in response to a sound sensor and plays music. The metal legs of the swing are either blue or beige, and the seat is either beige or white. The Fisher-Price logo appears on the seat's tray. Product numbers 79644, 79645 or 79647 are molded onto the back of the seat.
Reason for recall
It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings, so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecting the seat, to make sure the seat is properly attached. If the seat is not properly attached, a free replacement seat and revised instructions will be provided.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02136 |
| Date reported | April 10, 2002 |
| Date initiated | April 10, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 42,000 |
| 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 swings immediately and call Fisher-Price for help in inspecting the seat, to make sure the seat is pr…
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- 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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