BabySwede LLC Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 09287 · announced July 28, 2009 · BabybjÖrn Ab · 6,500 units affected
The product
The recall involves the BabyBjörn's Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncers. These bouncing chairs for babies have a red safety latch on the height adjustment mechanism and a plastic footrest with the BabyBjörn® logo. Recalled models and colors are: BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance: Black/Red; Model #009064US Black/Silver; Model #009065US Dark Blue/Blue; Model #009066US Brown/Beige; Model #009069US BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air: White; Model 009001US
The hazard
Small sharp metal objects found in the padded area of the bouncer chair can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using both Babysitter Balance and Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs and contact BabySwede LLC for instructions on how to return the recalled products for inspection and relabeling. If any metal pieces are found through inspection, the consumer will be provided with a new BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Baby product retailers and various mass merchants nationwide, online retailers and catalogs from September 2008 through July 2009. The Babysitter Balance sold for about $170, and the Babysitter Balance Air for about $190.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact BabySwede, LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.