CPSC recall · Reported March 24, 2010
Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's …
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. recalled The Infantino "SlingRider", is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap th….
Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported was recalled by Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. in March 24, 2010. Reason: Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to rece…. Verify recall #10177 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies….
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10177 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 Infantino "SlingRider", is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant weighing up to 20 lbs. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. "Infantino," "SlingRider" and the item number are printed on the instruction/warning label inside the baby sling carrier. "Wendy Bellissimo" branded sling carriers were sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us and have a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part "Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc." and lists Item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7.
Reason for recall
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10177 |
| Date reported | March 24, 2010 |
| Date initiated | March 24, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1 million in the United States and 15,000 in Canada |
| 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 the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a c…
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