Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard
Recall 07197 · May 30, 2007 · Fisher-Price
112,000
units affected
112,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07197
- Date
- May 30, 2007
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 112,000
- Product
- Rainforest Open Top Take-Along™ Swings
- Product type
- Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
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 is included in this recall.
What can happen
Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fisher-Price has received 60 reports of infants becoming entrapped, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises and red marks.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2006 to May 2007 for about $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rainforest open top take-along™ swings?
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.
What is the hazard?
Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.