Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard
Released: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY, is voluntarily recalling about 112,000 (an additional 15,000 were sold worldwide) Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swings. Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.
Recall Details
Product
Rainforest Open Top Take-Along Swings
Description
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 are included in this recall.
Hazards
Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.
Incidents
Fisher-Price has received 60 reports of the infants becoming entrapped, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises and red marks.
Remedy
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.
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