Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk
Recall 10254 · Jun 2, 2010 · Sprout Stuff
40
units affected
40
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10254
- Date
- Jun 2, 2010
- Company
- Sprout Stuff
- Units affected
- 40
- Product
- Sprout Stuff infant ring slings
- Product type
- Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sprout stuff infant ring slings?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slings and contact Sprout Stuff to return the sling for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.