Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Cradle Swings Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 16143 · announced April 14, 2016 · Fisher-price · 34,000 units affected
The product
This recall includes three models of the Fisher-Price cradle swings: CHM84 Soothing Savanna Cradle 'n Swing, CMR40 Sweet Surroundings Cradle 'n Swing, and CMR43 Sweet Surroundings Butterfly Friends Cradle 'n Swing. The swings have two different swinging motions - rocking side-to-side, or swinging head-to-toe, and six different swing speeds from low to high. The product number is located on the seat under the pad.
The hazard
When the seat peg is not fully engaged the seat can fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the child.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cradle swing and contact Fisher-Price for revised assembly instructions. Remedy type: New Instructions
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Fisher-Price has received two reports of a seat peg coming out from the seat, causing the seat to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: buybuyBaby, Target and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $170.
Consumer contact: Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.service.mattel.com and click on Recalls & Safety Alerts for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.