Safety regulator, Fisher-Price Announce Recall of Infant Products

Recall number

00092

Date

Apr 7, 2000

Company

Fisher-Price

Units affected

105,000

Product

3-in-1 Cradle Swing with Detachable Carrier and Bounce 'n Play™ Activity Dome

Product type

Swings (Baby/Cradle)

Hazard

Suffocation

The 3-in-1 Cradle Swing has a detachable seat that can be used as a carrier. The recalled Fisher-Price 3-in-1 Cradle Swings are model numbers 79321 and 79322. The model number is on the underside of the motor housing and on the bottom of the seat. "Fisher-Price" is on the front of the motor's housing and on the bottom of the seat. Only swings with detachable carriers are included in this recall. Fisher-Price Cradle Swings that do not have a detachable carrier (model numbers 79454, 79456 and 79386) are not included in this recall. The Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome is a portable play and nap space for indoor and outdoor use. The product resembles a pop-up tent. To determine if the Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome is part of the recall, check the notice tag on the bottom of the product. Model number 79534 is on the left side of the tag and a 6-character code is on the bottom of the tag. All codes that end with number 8 are included in the recall. All codes that end with number 9 and begin with numbers 001 through 286 are included in the recall. Only products with these codes are recalled. Fisher-Price will help consumers determine if their Activity Dome is recalled. "Fisher-Price" is on the canopy of the product.

When the 3-in-1 Cradle Swing detachable seat is used as a carrier, the locks for the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, infants can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. The nylon bands that hold the surface level of the Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome can detach, allowing the surface to tilt. This can cause an infant to slide down against one end and be trapped in a position, bsing difficult to breathe, posing a suffocation hazard.

Consumers should stop using the swing's seat as a carrier immediately. Fisher-Price will provide a free repair kit that will lock the carrier's handle in place. The repair can be done quickly and easily in the home. Consumers can continue to use the seat as intended as a cradle swing. Consumers should stop using the Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome immediately. Fisher-Price has discontinued distribution of the repair kit for this product. Consumers should discontinue use of the item immediately.

Incidents

There have been 28 reports of the 3-in-1 Cradle Swing carrier's handle unexpectedly releasing when used as a carrier, resulting in injuries to 10 infants. The injuries include a skull fracture, bumps, bruises and scrapes to the head. According to the reports, some injuries occurred to infants who were restrained in the seat. There have been 28 reports of the nylon band of the Bounce 'n Play Activity Dome detaching and causing the play and nap surface to tilt. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount stores sold the 3-in-1 Cradle Swings nationwide, from March 1997 through January 1999, for about $100 and the Bounce 'n Play Activity Domes nationwide, from December 1998 through March 2000, for about $50.