Fisher-Price recalls baby sleepers after fatalities

Toymaker Fisher-Price has recalled nearly five million of its ‘Rock ‘n Play Sleepers’ after reports linked the product to dozens of baby deaths.

Earlier this week, the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) urged the product’s recall, labelling the sleeper “deadly”.

The recall was announced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The CPSC has estimated the recall affects about 4.7m products.It has urged consumers to stop using the sleepers immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund.

On its website, the commission said at least 30 infants had died in the sleeper model since its 2009 release.

In a statement, Fisher-Price owner Mattel confirmed the voluntarily recall but stood by the product’s safety. They said the infants had rolled over while unrestrained or in other circumstances.

 

Via The Financial Times

 

 

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