CPSC recall · Reported June 2, 2010
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
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 …
Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas recalled The Sprout Stuff infant ring sling is fabric/natural muslin and comes with or without a s….
Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk was recalled by Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas in June 2, 2010. Reason: Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to r…. Verify recall #10254 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas 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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- June 2, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10254 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 Sprout Stuff infant ring sling is fabric/natural muslin and comes with or without a shoulder pad. The sling is worn by parents and caregivers to carry a child up to two years of age. "Sprout Stuff" is printed on the back side of the tail's hem.
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 immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10254 |
| Date reported | June 2, 2010 |
| Date initiated | June 2, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 40 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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