Safety regulator, Fisher-Price Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Infant Swings
Recall 02136 · Apr 10, 2002 · Fisher-Price
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02136
- Date
- Apr 10, 2002
- Company
- Fisher-Price
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- Smart Response Swings
- Product type
- Swings (Baby/Cradle)
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Fisher-Price has received seven reports of the seats of the swings flipping forward, including four reports of babies hitting their heads on the floor. Though bumps and red marks were reported, there have been no serious injuries.
- Sold at
- Discount department and juvenile product stores nationwide sold these swings, from December 2001 through March 2002, for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smart response swings?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.